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TCS Ties Monthly Variable Pay To Attendance, Staff Fear Lower Take-Home: Report
The variable pay for those working from office has now been shifted to a monthly "performance pay" component to be tied to attendance and deployment metrics, said employees.
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New Labour Code Opens A Door To 4-Day Work Week, But Conditions Apply
Code on Wages (Central) Rules: Under the new provision, the condensed work week typically could mean 12-hour workdays for four days.
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Centre Launches Free Health Checkup Initiative For Workers Above 40
The Centre has launched a nationwide free annual health screening programme for workers aged above 40 under the new Labour Codes. The initiative aims to detect diabetes, hypertension and heart disease early through ESIC hospitals.
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Average Appraisal In India Is 9%, Highest Among Major World Economies
According to an Aon report, sectors such as real estate, NBFCs, and automotive are likely to offer higher-than-average salary increases in 2026.
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Are Minimum Wage Laws Doing More Harm Than Good To Low-Income Workers?
Around 64% of Indian workers earn below the minimum wage. For almost half the workforce, hiring them would be illegal even after a 30% pay raise.
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Double Pay For Extra Work: All About Overtime Rules Under New Wage Code
India's New Labour Codes: A standard workweek is 48 hours. Work beyond that qualifies for overtime.
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Silent Salaries? Why Take-Home Stays Flat Despite CTC Rise After Appraisal
Even after a healthy appraisal and an uptick in CTC, the monthly take-home amount barely rises for many employees.
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Gratuity After Just One Year? Here Is What The New Labour Codes Mean For Fixed-Term Workers
India's new Labour Codes, effective 21 November 2025, allow fixed-term employees to claim pro rata gratuity after just one year of service instead of the earlier five-year requirement.
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IndiGo Reports 78% Slump In December Quarter Net Profit
India's biggest airline, IndiGo, on Thursday reported a 78 per cent slump in December quarter net profit as flight disruptions and implementation of the new labour code took a toll on its earnings.
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4 Labour Codes Come Into Effect, Social Security Extended To All Workers
In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four Labour Codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, and mandatory appointment letters for all employees.
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India's Biggest Health Policy Changes Of 2025: What Changed Patient Lives
2025 saw landmark policy shifts that reshaped care access, costs and environmental health in India.
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New Labour Codes To Boost Consumption By Rs 75,000 Crore: SBI Report
Implementation of the new labour codes will boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore and increase share of formal workforce by at least 15 per cent, economists at SBI said in a note on Tuesday.
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Explained: Salary, Benefits And Working Hours Under New Labour Codes
From better salaries and retirement benefits to encouraging women's participation in the workforce, the new Labour Codes which were notified last week will bring a generational change in how India treats its workforce.
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New Labour Codes To Make Workplaces Safer, Equitable For Women
The just-implemented four Labour Codes, which came into force last Friday, among several reforms, marked a major milestone in creating a safer, fairer, and more inclusive workplace for women, the government said.
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New Labour Codes: Key Details On Gratuity Payment As Eligibility Reduced To 1 Year
The new rule is expected to encourage formal employment, promote direct hiring, and reduce excessive contractualisation.
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TCS Ties Monthly Variable Pay To Attendance, Staff Fear Lower Take-Home: Report
The variable pay for those working from office has now been shifted to a monthly "performance pay" component to be tied to attendance and deployment metrics, said employees.
-
New Labour Code Opens A Door To 4-Day Work Week, But Conditions Apply
Code on Wages (Central) Rules: Under the new provision, the condensed work week typically could mean 12-hour workdays for four days.
-
Centre Launches Free Health Checkup Initiative For Workers Above 40
The Centre has launched a nationwide free annual health screening programme for workers aged above 40 under the new Labour Codes. The initiative aims to detect diabetes, hypertension and heart disease early through ESIC hospitals.
-
Average Appraisal In India Is 9%, Highest Among Major World Economies
According to an Aon report, sectors such as real estate, NBFCs, and automotive are likely to offer higher-than-average salary increases in 2026.
-
Are Minimum Wage Laws Doing More Harm Than Good To Low-Income Workers?
Around 64% of Indian workers earn below the minimum wage. For almost half the workforce, hiring them would be illegal even after a 30% pay raise.
-
Double Pay For Extra Work: All About Overtime Rules Under New Wage Code
India's New Labour Codes: A standard workweek is 48 hours. Work beyond that qualifies for overtime.
-
Silent Salaries? Why Take-Home Stays Flat Despite CTC Rise After Appraisal
Even after a healthy appraisal and an uptick in CTC, the monthly take-home amount barely rises for many employees.
-
Gratuity After Just One Year? Here Is What The New Labour Codes Mean For Fixed-Term Workers
India's new Labour Codes, effective 21 November 2025, allow fixed-term employees to claim pro rata gratuity after just one year of service instead of the earlier five-year requirement.
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IndiGo Reports 78% Slump In December Quarter Net Profit
India's biggest airline, IndiGo, on Thursday reported a 78 per cent slump in December quarter net profit as flight disruptions and implementation of the new labour code took a toll on its earnings.
-
4 Labour Codes Come Into Effect, Social Security Extended To All Workers
In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four Labour Codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, and mandatory appointment letters for all employees.
-
India's Biggest Health Policy Changes Of 2025: What Changed Patient Lives
2025 saw landmark policy shifts that reshaped care access, costs and environmental health in India.
-
New Labour Codes To Boost Consumption By Rs 75,000 Crore: SBI Report
Implementation of the new labour codes will boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore and increase share of formal workforce by at least 15 per cent, economists at SBI said in a note on Tuesday.
-
Explained: Salary, Benefits And Working Hours Under New Labour Codes
From better salaries and retirement benefits to encouraging women's participation in the workforce, the new Labour Codes which were notified last week will bring a generational change in how India treats its workforce.
-
New Labour Codes To Make Workplaces Safer, Equitable For Women
The just-implemented four Labour Codes, which came into force last Friday, among several reforms, marked a major milestone in creating a safer, fairer, and more inclusive workplace for women, the government said.
-
New Labour Codes: Key Details On Gratuity Payment As Eligibility Reduced To 1 Year
The new rule is expected to encourage formal employment, promote direct hiring, and reduce excessive contractualisation.
