Latest Karnataka HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on Karnataka.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that September th will be formally designated as W...
In a progressive and widely celebrated move, the Government of Karnataka has announced the implement...
The Karnataka government has unveiled its ambitious new Information Technology IT policy, strategi...
Karnataka government has formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to legally mandate a paid menstrual leave policy that extends uniformly across both the public and organized private sectors. The new rule grants all eligible working women one day of paid leave per month, totaling 12 days annually. This recognizes menstrual health as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
