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Updated on: Oct 2022
Nearly , IT professionals affected by delayed onboarding
Industry

Nearly , IT professionals affected by delayed onboarding

Oct 7, 2022

Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases

Indias second-largest IT major, Infosys former employee, Jill Prejean a specialist at recrui...

Labour Law
Oct 7, 2022
Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases

Amazon to invest mln for underrepresented founders

Amazon has announced Amazon Catalytic Capital, a new initiative to invest  million in venture ca...

Industry
Oct 6, 2022
Amazon to invest mln for underrepresented founders

Appointment on compassionate ground concession not a right SC

Appointment on compassionate ground is a concession, not a right and the object of granting such emp...

Labour Law
Oct 5, 2022
Appointment on compassionate ground concession not a right SC
Air India trying forced eviction, say employees
Industry

Air India trying forced eviction, say employees

Tata-owned Air India has been ordered by the Bombay HC to wait till October 28 before initiating action against employees who refuse to vacate their staff quarters. The employee has also said the airline took steps to disrupt the water supply provided to its staff colonies in Mumbai and Delhi and began forcible eviction. The letter sent […]

Oct 4, 2022
Prolonged employee suspension amounts to punishment: HC
Labour Law

Prolonged employee suspension amounts to punishment: HC

On Tuesday, The High Court of J&K and Ladakh held that suspension of an employee was not a punishment but it amounts to the same due to very strong stigmatic social connotations once it was prolonged. Case Background The observation was made by a division bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Wasim Sadiq […]

Sep 30, 2022
HC backs Court Order asking General Motors India to pay 50% wages to staff
Compensation

HC backs Court Order asking General Motors India to pay 50% wages to staff

As major relief to over 1,000 protesting workers of General Motors India’s plant in Talegaon, Pune, the Bombay High Court has upheld the Pune Industrial Court’s directive to the auto major to pay 50% salary to the employees. In July 2021, the Industrial Court in Pune directed the Indian unit of General Motors to pay […]

Sep 19, 2022
Rajasthan provided jobs to 1 lakh people in six days
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Rajasthan provided jobs to 1 lakh people in six days

Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme in Rajasthan urban areas has provided jobs to one lakh individuals. An official said that the jobs have been provided within 6 days of the launch. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on September 9 introduced a programme designed after the MGNREGA that will give families living in metropolitan areas […]

Sep 19, 2022
Oracle empowers managers to elevate the employee experience
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Oracle empowers managers to elevate the employee experience

Extending its commitment to helping organizations improve the employee experience, Oracle has introduced a series of new updates within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). The new portal for team skills, performance evaluation capabilities, and an employee listening solution will help managers engage and empower teams to achieve their fullest potential. Over the past few […]

Sep 19, 2022
16 female employees faint after spraying mosquito repellent in UP
Industry

16 female employees faint after spraying mosquito repellent in UP

It has been reported that Sixteen female employees fell unconscious on Sunday evening when mosquito repellent was sprayed at the company premises. Police said that this incident occurred in electronic parts manufacturing company in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida Ecotech 3. The complaint was filed by the police by the family members of the affected female employees. The […]

Sep 13, 2022
Revolut launches scholarship to get more women into tech
Industry

Revolut launches scholarship to get more women into tech

The global financial services super app, Revolut has unrolled a scholarship for the top girl performers in India. The initiative is aimed at identifying women leaders of tomorrow. Revolut launched its D&I framework in 2021 in an endeavor to accelerate progress on this subject. This has been announced to recognize women’s talent and ensure better […]

Sep 10, 2022
Ecom Express unveils first All-women Delivery Center in northeast
Industry

Ecom Express unveils first All-women Delivery Center in northeast

A leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider, Ecom Express has announced the launch of its first all-women Delivery Center in the northeast situated in Imphal, Manipur. The company said, “The pursuit of women’s economic independence is going to be the deciding aspect of an equal work environment, especially in terms of gender.” “Ecom Express Limited strongly […]

Sep 6, 2022
Govt approves 60-day special maternity leave in case of infant death
Labour Law

Govt approves 60-day special maternity leave in case of infant death

The central government has approved 60-day special maternity leave for women central government employees in case of stillbirth or death of an infant within a few days of birth. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions said, “The matter has been considered in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Keeping in view […]

Sep 4, 2022
EY Executive Program on Board Effectiveness for Women Directors
Industry

EY Executive Program on Board Effectiveness for Women Directors

The leading global professional services organization, EY has announced that Registrations are now open for the 2nd cohort of the Executive Program on Board Effectiveness. This is a board program for aspiring women directors, curated by EY in collaboration with the Indian School of Business Executive Education. The sessions will begin on 10 November 2022. The […]

Aug 30, 2022
PM Modi hails National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers
Labour Law

PM Modi hails National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has addressed the National Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and Union Territories via video conferencing. Union Ministers Shri Bhupender Yadav and Shri Rameshwar Teli and Labour Ministers of States were among those present on the occasion. “The country completed 75 years of its independence on August 15 […]

Aug 26, 2022
Wipro, SG Enable to nourish diverse workforce & inclusive culture
Industry

Wipro, SG Enable to nourish diverse workforce & inclusive culture

Wipro Limited, leading technology services, and the consulting company announced that it signed the President’s Challenge Enabling Employment Pledge in Singapore. The Pledge calls on employers to adopt an inclusive mindset, create barrier-free workplace environments, and implement supportive employment policies for employees with disabilities. Through its participation in the Microsoft APAC Enabler Program, Wipro will open a […]

Aug 9, 2022