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Karnataka: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Latest Karnataka HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on Karnataka.

Updated on: Dec 2025
Karnataka to Mark September th as Women Employees Day
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Karnataka to Mark September th as Women Employees Day

Dec 6, 2025

Karnataka Govt Employees to Receive Paid Menstrual Leave

In a progressive and widely celebrated move, the Government of Karnataka has announced the implement...

Labour Law
Dec 5, 2025
Karnataka Govt Employees to Receive Paid Menstrual Leave

Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with , Incentive

The Karnataka government has unveiled its ambitious new Information Technology IT policy, strategi...

Industry
Nov 20, 2025
Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with , Incentive

Karnataka Notifies One Paid Menstrual Leave Per Month

Karnataka government has formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy , becoming the first state...

Labour Law
Nov 14, 2025
Karnataka Notifies One Paid Menstrual Leave Per Month
Karnataka Mandates 5% Disabled Quota in Private Jobs
Labour Law

Karnataka Mandates 5% Disabled Quota in Private Jobs

Karnataka Labour Department is preparing a comprehensive Bill to mandate up to a 5% job reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in private sector companies across the state. If enacted, this legislation will make Karnataka the first state in India to legally enforce such a quota in private employment, shifting the current paradigm from voluntary […]

Nov 8, 2025
Karnataka Urges Policy Shift to Support Industrial Apprenticeships
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Karnataka Urges Policy Shift to Support Industrial Apprenticeships

The Karnataka government has formally requested the Centre to increase the apprenticeship intake limit for industries, citing the need to expand employment and skill development opportunities for youth. The appeal was made during a recent event at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Bidadi plant, where state officials emphasized the importance of aligning apprenticeship policies with the evolving […]

Nov 1, 2025
Karnataka Faces Pressure to Fill 2.84 Lakh Government Posts
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Karnataka Faces Pressure to Fill 2.84 Lakh Government Posts

Karnataka government is facing growing pressure to address a significant shortfall in its public workforce, with 2.84 lakh sanctioned posts currently lying vacant across departments. This gap has led to a heavy reliance on outsourced and contractual staff, raising concerns about service delivery, job security, and long-term administrative efficiency. According to official data from the […]

Sep 2, 2025
Karnataka Poised to Reject Centre’s 10-Hour Workday Proposal
Labour Law

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
Karnataka Industries Threaten Shutdown Over Proposed Wage Hike
Industry

Karnataka Industries Threaten Shutdown Over Proposed Wage Hike

The industrial sector in Karnataka is facing a potential crisis as industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), threaten to shut down operations in protest against the state government’s proposed wage hike. The draft notification suggests revising the minimum wages for laborers from the current ₹12,000–₹21,000 per month to ₹25,000–₹31,000 per month, depending on the […]

Apr 14, 2025
Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings
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Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings

As temperatures soar past 42°C in Karnataka, government employees and laborers across the state are calling for a change in working hours to cope with the extreme heat. The relentless summer has made it increasingly difficult for workers, particularly in rural areas, to perform their duties efficiently. This demand for revised schedules has gained momentum, […]

Mar 20, 2025
Karnataka HC Orders Employer Consultation for Wage Revisions
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Karnataka HC Orders Employer Consultation for Wage Revisions

Karnataka HC has recently ruled that employers should be consulted when fixing or revising minimum wages. This decision came after a division bench comprising Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind heard an appeal by various employers’ associations, including the Karnataka Employers Association. The ruling overturned a single judge’s order from September […]

Dec 23, 2024
Nipuna Karnataka: Bridging the Education and Employment Gap
Employment

Nipuna Karnataka: Bridging the Education and Employment Gap

Karnataka Information Technology Minister, Priyank Kharge, announced that 100 engineering colleges in the state will be “adopted” by an equal number of corporates by next year. This initiative is part of the ‘Nipuna Karnataka’ program, which seeks to equip students with in-demand skills through industry collaborations. Practical Training and Industry Collaborations Priyank emphasized the need […]

Nov 22, 2024
Why Karnataka Proposed 14-Hour Work Day for IT Professionals?
Employment

Why Karnataka Proposed 14-Hour Work Day for IT Professionals?

In a move that has ignited intense discussions and drawn both praise and criticism, the Karnataka government recently proposed an extension of working hours for IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITes) professionals in the state. The objective is to boost Karnataka’s share of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) within India from the current 45 percent to an […]

Jul 30, 2024