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In a progressive leap for workplace welfare, the Karnataka Education Department has officially formalized menstrual leave for its women employees. A circular issued on January 29, 2026, by the Commissioner of the School Education Department, Vikas Suralkar, directs the immediate implementation of this policy across all departmental offices, making Karnataka a pioneer in institutionalizing menstrual […]
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje informed the Rajya Sabha today that the government has formalized a massive welfare framework for the nation’s growing gig workforce. Central to this initiative is the integration of the e-Shram portal with the Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY) scheme, ensuring healthcare access for millions of platform workers. Aggregator […]
Citigroup has formally denied allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment leveled against one of its senior executives, signaling a high-stakes legal battle. In a recent court filing, the banking giant moved to shift the dispute out of the public eye and into private arbitration, a move that has reignited debates over transparency […]
The Government of India is reportedly finalizing preparations to implement the four long-awaited Labour Codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—starting April 1, 2026. This landmark transition aims to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws into a streamlined legal framework, marking the most significant overhaul of India’s employment regulations since independence. Labour Codes: […]
The implementation of India’s four new Labour Codes on November 21, 2025, has triggered a seismic shift in corporate financial reporting. As companies prepare their results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, they face a “compliance shock” driven by a new, standardized definition of “wages” and expanded social security mandates. The 50% Wage Rule Under […]
India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]
Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]
A coalition of ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and several independent sectoral federations have issued a final ultimatum to the Union Government, demanding the immediate repeal of the four controversial Labour Codes. The unions have warned that if their demands are not met, they will proceed with a massive nationwide general strike scheduled for February […]
Tamil Nadu government has officially implemented the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), effective from January 1, 2026. This landmark decision by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s administration addresses a two-decade-long demand from over 6.2 lakh state government employees and teachers who were previously covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Core […]
A startling new report by global job site Indeed has revealed that 85% of Indian employees are regularly getting work calls by their employers during sick leave or public holidays. Despite 79% of employers claiming to support a healthier work-life balance, the reality on the ground highlights a pervasive “always-on” culture that leaves workers digitally […]
The Union Government has issued a crucial clarification regarding the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, specifically addressing the eligibility of employees who are re-employed after having already claimed their full gratuity benefits. In a formal directive aimed at streamlining labor law interpretations across public and private sectors, the government stated that an employee who has […]
Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. On January 5, 2026, a Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar ordered the Centre and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to take a decisive call on the matter within four months. The current […]
