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In a landmark decision aimed at bridging the long-standing divide between the Old Pension Scheme OP...
Karnataka government has formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy , becoming the first state...
Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced a percentage point hike in...
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 […]
Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act has officially come into force following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent, enabling the state government to extend the maximum daily working hours in factories to 12 hours, up from the previous limit of 9 hours. The legislation, notified on November 4, 2025, is part of the state’s broader push to enhance […]
Haryana government has announced a comprehensive wage revision that will come into effect from January 1, 2025. The decision, formalized through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, applies to workers employed in various government departments, boards, corporations, and public undertakings across the state. Haryana Wage Revision: Background and Rationale The wage revision follows […]
Union government’s recently released draft labour policy, titled Shram Shakti Niti 2025, has ignited a political and ideological controversy for referencing the Manusmriti, an ancient Hindu text, as a foundational element of labour governance in India. The policy, released earlier this month for public consultation, describes the Manusmriti as embedding “the moral basis of labour […]
The State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of discriminating against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers by denying legally mandated workplace accommodations. The complaint, filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in Essex County Superior Court, alleges that Amazon routinely failed to provide reasonable adjustments such as […]
Ministry of Coal has proposed a new legislation—the Coal Mines Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025—to overhaul the existing social security framework for coal workers. The bill seeks to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948. It also aims to align coal sector social security with contemporary labour […]
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. […]
