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Updated on: Aug 2025

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th Pay Commission Set to Reshape Salaries and Benefits

Aug 28, 2025

Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement

In a move aimed at easing financial pressure during the festive season, the Ministry of Finance has ...

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Aug 27, 2025

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KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation KSRTC has announced a significant enhancement in its Em...

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Aug 23, 2025

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Labour Minister Urges Employers to Join Jobs Incentive Scheme

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has called on employers across India to activ...

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Aug 19, 2025

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Rajasthan Government Grants Temporary Status to Daily Wagers

Rajasthan state government has initiated the process of granting temporary status to daily wagers employed across various departments. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the state’s labor policy, aligning with broader national efforts to regularize informal employment and ensure equitable treatment of workers performing regular duties. Background and Policy Context Daily wage workers—often referred […]

Aug 12, 2025

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POSH Act Implementation Under Scrutiny in Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Women’s Commission has formally called for mandatory audits of POSH compliance across workplaces in the state, citing widespread gaps in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act. The proposal was submitted to the Minister for Women and Child […]

Aug 7, 2025

Employment

Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC

In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]

Aug 5, 2025

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Sikkim Sets Benchmark with Sabbatical Leave Policy

Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government employees, making it the first state in India to formally implement such a policy. Introduced in August 2023, the scheme allows eligible employees to take a break from service for a period ranging from one year to three years, while […]

Aug 4, 2025

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TCS Misses Labour Ministry Meet, Offers Written Clarification

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has come under scrutiny for its recent decision to lay off 12,000 employees and delay the onboarding of over 600 lateral hires. The Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) convened a meeting on August 1, 2025, in response to a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES). However, TCS […]

Aug 2, 2025

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Delhi Takes First Step Toward Implementing Labour Codes

Delhi government has released draft rules under the Code on Social Security, marking a significant move toward implementing long-pending labour reforms. These rules aim to extend structured welfare benefits to unorganised sector workers, including provisions for career support, accident compensation, and maternity benefits. The draft, published by the Labour Department, invites public feedback and suggestions, […]

Aug 1, 2025

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TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Workforce Restructuring

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to address two pressing issues: the layoff of approximately 12,000 employees and the delayed onboarding of 600 lateral hires. The meeting, scheduled for August 1, 2025, will be held at Shramev Jayate Bhawan in New Delhi, with senior TCS executives expected to attend […]

Jul 31, 2025

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Karnataka Poised to Reject Centre’s 10-Hour Workday Proposal

The central government recently proposed an amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act, 1961, aiming to increase the daily work hours from 9 to 10, while retaining the weekly cap at 48 hours. The stated objective was to offer greater flexibility to employers and employees, potentially enabling a five-day workweek. However, the proposal has […]

Jul 30, 2025

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Delhi Government Approves Night Shift Policy for Women

Delhi government has approved a proposal allowing women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on July 29, 2025, the decision marks a major step toward enhancing women’s participation in the workforce and positioning Delhi as a 24×7 business hub. Calling it a “historic decision,” Rekha emphasized […]

Jul 30, 2025

Employment

Maharashtra Revenue Staff Must Use Face App for Attendance

Maharashtra Revenue Department has made digital attendance through the Face App mandatory for all its employees. The directive, announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, links the disbursement of August salaries (to be paid in September) to compliance with the new attendance system. The initiative aligns with a central government directive and is part of a […]

Jul 26, 2025

Employment

Himachal Pradesh Ends Ad Hoc Hiring with New Trainee Policy

Himachal Pradesh government has officially rolled out a Trainee Policy aimed at replacing the long-standing ad hoc employment system in public sector appointments. Notified on July 19, 2025, the policy introduces a structured two-year training period for new recruits, after which they will be regularised through departmental examinations. The move is intended to bring transparency, […]

Jul 26, 2025

Compensation

8th Pay Commission May Recommend 13% Salary Hike

The Government of India is preparing to constitute the 8th Pay Commission (CPC), which is expected to recommend a 13% effective salary hike for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. While the commission was announced in January 2025, its formal setup—including the appointment of members and definition of Terms of Reference […]

Jul 26, 2025