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The Government of India is reportedly finalizing preparations to implement the four long-awaited Lab...
The implementation of Indias four new Labour Codes on November , , has triggered a seismic sh...
Indias top IT services giantsTata Consultancy Services TCS, Infosys, and HCLTechhave reported a...
Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]
A coalition of ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and several independent sectoral federations have issued a final ultimatum to the Union Government, demanding the immediate repeal of the four controversial Labour Codes. The unions have warned that if their demands are not met, they will proceed with a massive nationwide general strike scheduled for February […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
