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Updated on: Sep 2025
Maharashtra Labour Law Change Spark Protests & Health Concern
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Maharashtra Labour Law Change Spark Protests & Health Concern

On September 3, 2025, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved amendments to labour laws that increase the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from 9 to 10 hours, and for factory workers from 9 to 12 hours. The decision, part of a broader effort to align Maharashtra with states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, […]

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Hyundai Investigates Contractors Amid Labor Compliance Concern
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Hyundai Investigates Contractors Amid Labor Compliance Concern

Hyundai Motor Company has announced a formal investigation into the employment practices of its suppliers and subcontractors following a major immigration enforcement action at a car battery facility under construction in Georgia, United States. The raid, conducted by U.S. authorities in early September, resulted in the detention of hundreds of workers, none of whom were […]

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SC Orders Nationwide Survey to Identify POSH Non-Compliance
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SC Orders Nationwide Survey to Identify POSH Non-Compliance

Supreme Court of India has issued binding directives mandating strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013—commonly known as the POSH Act. The Court has ordered that all workplaces, regardless of size or sector, must establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) or Local Committees (LCs) by the end […]

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Festive Relief: Centre Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Hike
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Festive Relief: Centre Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Hike

Government of India has confirmed a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and pensioners, raising the rate from 55% to 58%. The hike will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2025, and is expected to benefit over one crore employees and retirees across the country. While the formal notification is anticipated […]

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Colgate-Palmolive Settles $332 Million Pension Lawsuit
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Colgate-Palmolive Settles $332 Million Pension Lawsuit

Colgate-Palmolive has agreed to pay $332 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit filed by employees who alleged errors in the calculation of their pension benefits. The preliminary settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, covers 1,177 current and former employees and awaits judicial approval. The dispute stems […]

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Rajasthan Bill Allowing Women to Work Night Shifts in Factories
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Rajasthan Bill Allowing Women to Work Night Shifts in Factories

Rajasthan government has introduced the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing women to work night shifts in factories across the state. The Bill was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on September 1 by Cabinet Minister Sumit Godara, marking a major policy shift in the application of the Factories Act, 1948. The amendment enables women to […]

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Chandigarh Hikes DC Rates; 20,000 Workers to Benefit
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Chandigarh Hikes DC Rates; 20,000 Workers to Benefit

Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration has announced a revision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) rates for the financial year 2025–26. The updated rates, which reflect an average hike of 5%, will benefit nearly 20,000 contractual and outsourced employees working across various departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and autonomous bodies under the UT administration. The […]

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8th Pay Commission Set to Reshape Salaries and Benefits
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8th Pay Commission Set to Reshape Salaries and Benefits

The central government’s approval of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025 marks a significant milestone in the compensation structure for nearly 1.15 crore central government employees and pensioners. The government plans to conclude the 7th Pay Commission (CPC) by December 2025 and make the new commission operational by January 2026. It aims to revise […]

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Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement
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Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement

In a move aimed at easing financial pressure during the festive season, the Ministry of Finance has approved the early disbursement of August 2025 salary, wages, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra. The decision comes ahead of Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi, two major regional festivals that typically involve increased […]

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KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare
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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 Employee Family Welfare Scheme, doubling the compensation offered to families of employees who pass away due to non-accidental causes. Effective September 1, 2025, the total compensation will rise to ₹20 lakh, up from the previous ₹10 lakh. This revised package includes ₹14 […]

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Labour Minister Urges Employers to Join Jobs Incentive Scheme
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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 actively participate in the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY), a central sector scheme aimed at incentivizing job creation and formal employment. Speaking at a media interaction following the launch of the scheme’s official portal, Mansukh emphasized that the ₹1 […]

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Rajasthan Government Grants Temporary Status to Daily Wagers
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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 […]

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