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Updated on: Jan 2026

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ICAI Issues FAQs as Labour Codes Trigger Statutory Liabilities

Jan 16, 2026

Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q

Indias top IT services giantsTata Consultancy Services TCS, Infosys, and HCLTechhave reported a...

Industry

Jan 16, 2026

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Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes

Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the im...

Industry

Jan 13, 2026

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Trade Unions Set Feb Deadline for Labour Code Repeal

A coalition of ten Central Trade Unions CTUs and several independent sectoral federations have iss...

Labour Law

Jan 12, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Launches Assured Pension Scheme for 6 Lakh Staff

Tamil Nadu government has officially implemented the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), effective from January 1, 2026. This landmark decision by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s administration addresses a two-decade-long demand from over 6.2 lakh state government employees and teachers who were previously covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Core […]

Jan 10, 2026

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85% of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave

A startling new report by global job site Indeed has revealed that 85% of Indian employees are regularly getting work calls by their employers during sick leave or public holidays. Despite 79% of employers claiming to support a healthier work-life balance, the reality on the ground highlights a pervasive “always-on” culture that leaves workers digitally […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Gratuity Settlements Now Finalized Upon First Retirement

The Union Government has issued a crucial clarification regarding the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, specifically addressing the eligibility of employees who are re-employed after having already claimed their full gratuity benefits. In a formal directive aimed at streamlining labor law interpretations across public and private sectors, the government stated that an employee who has […]

Jan 9, 2026

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Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. On January 5, 2026, a Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar ordered the Centre and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to take a decisive call on the matter within four months. The current […]

Jan 7, 2026

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8th Pay Commission to Reset DA and Redefine Indian Pay Matrix

As of January 6, 2026, the transition from the 7th to the 8th Pay Commission (CPC) has officially become the focal point for over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the implementation date is widely recognized as January 1, 2026, the official rollout is entering a high-stakes phase of deliberation that promises the most significant financial restructuring in […]

Jan 6, 2026

Hiring

How India’s Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers

India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades following the official implementation of four consolidated Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. Industry experts suggest that these reforms—the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—will act as a major catalyst […]

Jan 3, 2026

Industry

New Labour Codes Will Impact MNC Bottom Lines

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in India are preparing for a significant overhaul of their compensation strategies as the central government moves closer to implementing four landmark labour codes. These codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—aim to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws. While the reforms are designed to improve the ease of […]

Dec 27, 2025

Labour Law

Aadhaar Payroll Audit Unmasks 7,000 Ghost Workers

A major digital audit, through Aadhaar, of government payrolls has sent shockwaves through the public administration sector, uncovering approximately 7,000 “ghost workers”—fictitious or non-existent employees—drawing salaries from the state exchequer. A mandatory Aadhaar-linking drive for contract and outsourced staff triggered the investigation. This audit exposed a sophisticated web of identity manipulation and financial siphoning that could […]

Dec 26, 2025

Labour Law

The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx

In a growing controversy that has ignited debate over corporate ethics and nationalistic hiring practices, global logistics giant FedEx is facing intense public and political scrutiny. The criticism centers on a stark paradox: the company has significantly increased its hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa scheme while simultaneously executing large-scale layoffs of its American workforce. The Multi-Billion […]

Dec 24, 2025

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WeWork India Grants New Parents 6 Months of Work-From-Home

WeWork India has unveiled a comprehensive suite of “progressive wellbeing” policies. Announced on December 22, 2025, these measures are designed to address the nuanced needs of a diverse, multi-generational workforce. By introducing industry-leading benefits such as menstrual and menopausal leave, extended remote work for new parents, and sabbaticals, the company aims to foster an environment of empathy, inclusivity, and long-term […]

Dec 23, 2025

Labour Law

MP to Roll Out 80% Salary Rule for Extended Child Care Leave

MP government has announced the implementation of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2025. Set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, these new regulations will replace the nearly five-decade-old rules established in 1977. The move will impact over 6.5 lakh MP government employees, aligning the state’s leave policies with Central Government standards while introducing modern […]

Dec 23, 2025

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Delhi Govt’s Restrictions on Late Office Hrs. for Women Employees

The Delhi government has issued a fresh notification restricting the night shifts for women employees across various commercial establishments and factories, sparking a renewed debate on worker safety versus equal employment opportunity. The move mandates stringent conditions for allowing women to work late, primarily aimed at ensuring their physical security and welfare. Delhi Govt’s New […]

Dec 16, 2025