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Updated on: Aug 2025
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States Lead Labour Law Changes While Centre Delays Notification
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States Lead Labour Law Changes While Centre Delays Notification

As the long-awaited implementation of India’s four labour codes remains stalled, several states have taken proactive steps to amend their labour law. These reforms aim to attract investments, boost manufacturing, and address industry demands. States have moved forward with significant changes despite the Centre delaying the notification of labour codes, which Parliament passed in 2019 […]

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Karnataka Introduces AI-Powered Attendance System for Government Employees
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Karnataka Introduces AI-Powered Attendance System for Government Employees

Karnataka government is set to revolutionize attendance management for its employees by introducing the Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System (KAAMS). This AI-powered system, combined with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, aims to replace traditional attendance methods across all state government departments. With over five lakh employees working in 70 departments, this initiative is a significant […]

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UP Government to Centralize Contractual Workforce Management
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UP Government to Centralize Contractual Workforce Management

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to establish a dedicated corporation to manage its contractual workforce, which spans over 11 lakh employees across 93 departments. This initiative aims to centralize recruitment, ensure transparency, and address issues such as exploitation, fraud, and non-compliance with reservation policies. The proposal has received in-principle approval from Chief Minister […]

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Calcutta High Court Upholds Employee Rights Against Employer Errors
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Calcutta High Court Upholds Employee Rights Against Employer Errors

Calcutta High Court has ruled that the ‘No Work No Pay’ principle cannot be applied in cases where the employer is at fault. The decision came in response to a petition filed by a retired employee of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), who was denied arrears based on this principle. The court’s ruling underscores the […]

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Infosys Layoffs Spark Controversy: Nasscom Stands by Tech Industry Practices
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Infosys Layoffs Spark Controversy: Nasscom Stands by Tech Industry Practices

In recent weeks, Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has faced significant scrutiny and criticism following the layoffs of hundreds of trainees at its Mysuru campus. The layoffs have sparked outrage among employees and labor unions. This has led to investigations by the Karnataka Labour Department and the Union Ministry of Labour and […]

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Infosys Mass Layoffs Spark Controversy; Centre Steps In
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Infosys Mass Layoffs Spark Controversy; Centre Steps In

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has recently come under scrutiny for mass layoffs at its Mysuru campus. The Centre has directed Karnataka’s state labour department to take urgent action following complaints from an IT employees’ association. This move has sparked a debate about the treatment of employees and the broader implications for […]

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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 […]

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Labour Minister Highlights Delay in Draft Rules by Five States
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Labour Minister Highlights Delay in Draft Rules by Five States

Labour Minister of State, Shobha Karandlaje, recently informed Parliament that five states are yet to pre-publish draft rules under three Labour Codes on Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. This delay is a significant hurdle in the implementation of the labour reforms aimed at simplifying and modernizing the country’s labour laws. Background on Labour […]

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