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Updated on: Sep 2020
EPFO: A new facility is now available on UMANG App
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EPFO: A new facility is now available on UMANG App

Facility to apply for Scheme Certificate under EPS, 1995 now available on UMANG application The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) has been a big hit among EPF subscribers enabling them to access services during COVID-19 pandemic from the comfort of their homes in a hassle-free manner. Adding to the 16 services already on […]

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Government allays all fears and doubts about Labour Codes
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Government allays all fears and doubts about Labour Codes

Labour Ministry says Labour Codes aimed at expanding labour welfare measures not only to existing beneficiaries but also to over 40 more workers in unorganized sector The Ministry of Labour and Employment has allayed all fears and doubts about historical game-changer reforms bills known as Labour Codes passed by Parliament a few days ago. Union […]

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This Company to hire 1,000 employees in the next 2 months
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This Company to hire 1,000 employees in the next 2 months

CMS is planning to hire 1,000 employees in the next two months with salaries upward of Rs 30,000 per month as it expands into the service vertical of cash collections. CMS Info Systems Limited provides cash management services. The Company offers ATM and currency management, retail and enterprise, and card solutions. It has signed up for […]

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EPFO proposes to cut EPF ctb & increase cover wage limit
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EPFO proposes to cut EPF ctb & increase cover wage limit

CBT members have proposed to the Ministry of Labour to cut contribution and increase the EPF cover wage limit for the country’s 4.5 crores PF members EPFO Central Board of Trustees (CBT) members have started pressuring them citing the interest of employees. Members have demanded the Labour Ministry to include it on the agenda of […]

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Former Johnson & Johnson exec joins Takeda as Head- HR
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Former Johnson & Johnson exec joins Takeda as Head- HR

Former Head- Talent Acquisition of Johnson & Johnson Anoop Kamat joins Takeda Pharmaceutical Company as Head- HR After a 13-year-long stint, former Head- Talent Acquisition of Johnson & Johnson Anoop Kamat joins a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company, Takeda, as Head- Human Resources. In his new role, he will be responsible for the entire gamut of HR solutions. […]

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Govt to implement all 4 labour codes in one go by Dec 2020
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Govt to implement all 4 labour codes in one go by Dec 2020

Government looking to implement all four labour codes in one go by December 2020 The government is aiming to implement all the four labour codes in one go by December this year and complete the final stretch of labour sector reforms, Union minister Santosh Gangwar has said. Parliament in its just-concluded session passed three labour code bills: […]

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Accenture offers 7 months salary as Severance Payout
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Accenture offers 7 months salary as Severance Payout

Accenture is Offering 7 Months Salary as Severance Payout amid Corona Layoff Many companies have trimmed their headcounts by laying-off their employees in sectors during the corona pandemic period. Accenture too had laid-off their employees; however, this company is offering a 7-month severance package to its employees. Earlier in the month of August, according to […]

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Publicis Sapient appoints new Global Chief People Officer
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Publicis Sapient appoints new Global Chief People Officer

Publicis Sapient appoints Kameshwari Rao as Global Chief People Officer Publicis Sapient, the digital transformation hub of Publicis Groupe, announced the appointment of Kameshwari Rao as Global Chief People Officer. This announcement solidifies the executive team, which has led Publicis Sapient through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and all its economic changes with transparency and a […]

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PepsiCo to shut Kerala’s Manufacturing unit due to protests
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PepsiCo to shut Kerala’s Manufacturing unit due to protests

After Coca-Cola, now PepsiCo has decided to take an exit route from Kerala due to labour issues with its franchise Varun Beverages Ltd approaching Labour Department with a mandatory closure notice. The PepsiCo unit located at Kanjikode Palakkad, operated by franchise Varun Beverages Ltd, is in a lockout from March 22 over various labour protests. “M/s Varun […]

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EPFO: big relief to employees, new facility from 30th Sept
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EPFO: big relief to employees, new facility from 30th Sept

EPFO ​​(Employees Provident Fund Organization) has taken a new initiative to protect the future of employees working in the private sector. According to this initiative, whenever an employee retires on the same day, his/her pension will be ready from the same day and will be started. This arrangement is considered to be a big change […]

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An ex-staff sues Cognizant for alleged sexual harassment
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An ex-staff sues Cognizant for alleged sexual harassment

Former employee sues Cognizant for alleged sexual harassment: ET Report According to an ET Report, a former female employee of Cognizant has filed a lawsuit seeking trial against the company in a US district court, naming two executives for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination for reporting of said harassment. The plaintiff, a former employee, a […]

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PM Modi Comments on Labour Reform Bills
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PM Modi Comments on Labour Reform Bills

Long due labour reforms to ensure well-being of workers, give boost to economic growth: PM Modi PTI | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the passage of key labour reform bills by Parliament, saying it will ensure the well-being of workers and give a boost to economic growth. The new labour code universalises minimum […]

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