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Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for central government employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until 30 November 2025. The previous deadline of 30 September 2025 has been pushed forward by two months following multiple requests from staff unions and stakeholders seeking […]
Odisha Cabinet has approved major amendments to the Factories Act, 1948 and the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. The reforms, cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, are expected to simplify compliance, expand economic activity, and enhance workforce participation across the state. The revised provisions apply to shops […]
Cognizant Technology Solutions, the U.S.-based IT services giant, has removed its logo from all digital platforms in India following a Bombay High Court order reinstating a ban on its use. The decision stems from an ongoing trademark infringement case filed by Bengaluru-based fintech firm Atyati Technologies, which alleges that Cognizant’s logo closely resembles its own […]
Central government employees have until September 30, 2025, to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)—a new retirement option introduced under the National Pension System (NPS). The scheme, which came into effect on April 1, 2025, was approved by the Cabinet in August 2024 and is designed to offer assured pension payouts to eligible employees. […]
The central government is expected to announce a 3–4% DA hike for its employees and pensioners ahead of the upcoming festive season. The move, anticipated to be formalized in the second week of October, will benefit more than 1.2 crore individuals across the country. The hike will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2025, and […]
Tamil Nadu government has announced the rollout of a free personal accident insurance scheme for gig workers. The initiative, led by the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, aims to provide financial protection to workers engaged in platform-based services such as food delivery, ride-hailing, and courier operations—sectors where road accidents and occupational hazards are common. […]
Gujarat Legislative Assembly has approved the Factories Act (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a significant change to the state’s labour framework. The bill permits factory workers to opt for a four-day workweek with 12-hour shifts, while maintaining the existing weekly cap of 48 working hours. The amendment, passed on September 11, 2025, modifies six sections […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
