Employment

Amarinder Singh Seeks Financial Assistance From Centre Amid COVID-19 Crisis

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 26, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought immediate financial assistance from the Centre to clear all the pending liabilities under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.

Government Provides Relief In Provident Fund Contribution, Withdrawal Norms

Business | Edited by Abhik Deb | Thursday March 26, 2020

Briefing the media about the measures, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that for the next three months, the government will pay EPF contribution for both the employer and employee. However, the benefit will only be extended to organisations employing up to 100 workers, 90 per cent of whom earn less than Rs 15,000 a month.

Coronavirus Exposes U.S. Uber, Lyft Drivers' Lack Of Safety Net

Reuters | Thursday March 26, 2020

As independent contractors, U.S. ride-hail drivers for Uber and Lyft benefited from soaring trip demand and flexible work hours. But as the coronavirus brings large parts of the country to a halt, drivers and companies are facing the downside of an ambiguous contractor model.

Former Uber Self-Driving Head Levandowski Agrees to Plea Deal Over Google Secrets

Reuters | Friday March 20, 2020

Engineer Anthony Levandowski, known for advancing self-driving car technology in the last decade, agreed to plead guilty on Thursday to taking sensitive documents from his former employer Google before joining rival Uber Technologies.

Tesla Suspends Production at US Vehicle Factory Due to Coronavirus

Reuters | Friday March 20, 2020

Tesla on Thursday ended a standoff with local California authorities concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, saying it will suspend production at its San Francisco Bay Area vehicle factory on March 24.

Coronavirus: Mumbai Offices Shut Till March 31, Essential Services Open

India News | Reported by Sohit Rakesh Mishra, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday March 20, 2020

All offices in Mumbai and a few other cities in Maharashtra will be closed till March 31 to fight coronavirus, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced on Friday. All shops have also been shut, excluding those selling essential items.

Apple Carplay, Android Auto Impairs Driver Reactions; More Dangerous Than Alcohol: Study

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Friday March 20, 2020

The latest In-Vehicle Information (IVI) systems were designed to improve road safety along with providing necessary information and entertainment to the driver and the passengers. These systems such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto employ audio or video interfaces, touchscreens or keypads to give out vital information about the car. Though develop...

Tesla's California Factory Operating Despite Virus Lockdown Order: Report

Reuters | Thursday March 19, 2020

Tesla Inc's vehicle factory in California appeared to be operating normally on Wednesday despite an order by local officials to comply with a three-week lockdown in the San Francisco Bay Area to rein in the spread of coronavirus.

MSc Graduate Got Sweeper's Job: DMK Leader Questions Employment Situation

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 16, 2020

A MSc Mathematics student is getting job of a sweeper at the Madras Municipal Corporation, a Lok Sabha member said on Monday as he sought to know steps taken by the government to deal with the unemployment situation.

Indian Workers Flee Sharjah With 4 Kg Gold

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 13, 2020

Sharjah Police on Friday were on the lookout for three Indian men who attacked and robbed their employer of 4 kg of gold biscuits, before catching a flight to Mumbai within an hour of the incident, a media report said.

"Coronavirus Matter Of Concern," Says Foreign Minister; Cases Climb To 74

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday March 12, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak is a "matter of concern", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament today as the number of cases of the highly contagious disease climbed to 74 across India. "Exceptional situations require exceptional responses," Mr Jaishankar said, adding that "travel at this time is not recommended as it only heightens risks". Stepping u...

India Suspends All Tourist Visas Till April 15 Over Coronavirus: 10 Facts

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 12, 2020

The government has suspended all visas to India as the cases of coronavirus in the country sharply spiked and the World Health Organisation declared it a pandemic. Altogether, 67 people in India are infected, a chunk of them are a group of tourists from Italy. The Union health ministry said all existing visas -- except diplomatic, official, UN/Inte...

‘No Such Information Available’, Centre On Count Of Transgender Staff In State-Run Firms

Jobs | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday March 11, 2020

The Ministry of Social Justice said it has no information on transgender employees working in state-run firms in the country when asked about the details of transgender persons employed in Public Sector Enterprises or PSEs during last five years

Google Pixel 4a Images Surface Online, Price Tipped

Nadeem Sarwar | Wednesday March 11, 2020

Alleged Google Pixel 4a images have surfaced online, and aside from revealing its design, they also tip the upcoming phone’s asking price.

Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9: What We Know So Far About Specifications, Price, More

Nadeem Sarwar | Wednesday March 11, 2020

Redmi Note 9 series is just a day away from launch. On its part, the Chinese smartphone maker has already teased a few features of its upcoming Redmi Note-series smartphones to drum up some hype.