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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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Daily Wage Labourer's Son Beats Odds, Tops Rajasthan Class 12 With 99.80%
RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: Despite his stellar achievement, Sonu's ambitions extend far beyond. He aims to crack the UPSC exams and become an IAS officer to strengthen law and order in the state.
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Trade War: The Theatre Of The Absurd In Trump's New Fight On Tariffs
Everyone knew that President Donald Trump's response to the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act would be to find another law that lets him do exactly what he was just forbidden from doing.
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UAE Announces Reduced Private Sector Working Hours For Ramadan 2026
Under UAE labour law, private sector employees, both Muslim and nonMuslim, will work two hours less each day during Ramadan.
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Employee Claims Company Removed Sick Leaves, Only Hospitalisation Leave Approved: "Is This Legal?"
As per the post, the company now only offers 12 days of annual leave, and any health-related absence must be backed by formal hospital documentation.
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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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UK Politician Fined For Hiring Indian Student As Nanny Illegally
A local Labour Party politician from west London has been fined 40,000 pounds after she lost an appeal against an immigration law breach for hiring an Indian student as a nanny illegally.
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Opinion | India's 12-Hour Workday Is The Wrong Kind Of Capitalism
While the rest of the world frets over artificial intelligence and how it could hollow out demand for human effort, a zeitgeist-defying idea is taking hold in India.
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New Labour Laws Likely To Generate 77 Lakh New Jobs: Report
The implementation of the government's new labour reforms could significantly boost employment and formalisation in India's labour market over the medium term, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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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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India's Workforce Gets A Health Upgrade Under New Labour Codes: Key Benefits Explained
India's newly enforced labour codes require employers to provide annual free health checkups for all workers over 40, part of a broader reform to boost preventive care, extend social security and improve workforce well-being.
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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
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Gratuity Eligibility Reduced To One Year From Five In New Labour Rules
The Union government has revamped Indias labour framework, allowing fixed-term employees to receive gratuity after one year instead of five.
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Government Notifies 4 Labour Codes, 29 Existing Laws Rationalised
In a historic decision, the government on Friday announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes, which rationalised 29 existing labour laws, with immediate effect.
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Children Below 14 Banned From Working In Shops In Rajasthan
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which prohibits the employment of children aged below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments
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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.
-
Daily Wage Labourer's Son Beats Odds, Tops Rajasthan Class 12 With 99.80%
RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: Despite his stellar achievement, Sonu's ambitions extend far beyond. He aims to crack the UPSC exams and become an IAS officer to strengthen law and order in the state.
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Trade War: The Theatre Of The Absurd In Trump's New Fight On Tariffs
Everyone knew that President Donald Trump's response to the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act would be to find another law that lets him do exactly what he was just forbidden from doing.
-
UAE Announces Reduced Private Sector Working Hours For Ramadan 2026
Under UAE labour law, private sector employees, both Muslim and nonMuslim, will work two hours less each day during Ramadan.
-
Employee Claims Company Removed Sick Leaves, Only Hospitalisation Leave Approved: "Is This Legal?"
As per the post, the company now only offers 12 days of annual leave, and any health-related absence must be backed by formal hospital documentation.
-
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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UK Politician Fined For Hiring Indian Student As Nanny Illegally
A local Labour Party politician from west London has been fined 40,000 pounds after she lost an appeal against an immigration law breach for hiring an Indian student as a nanny illegally.
-
Opinion | India's 12-Hour Workday Is The Wrong Kind Of Capitalism
While the rest of the world frets over artificial intelligence and how it could hollow out demand for human effort, a zeitgeist-defying idea is taking hold in India.
-
New Labour Laws Likely To Generate 77 Lakh New Jobs: Report
The implementation of the government's new labour reforms could significantly boost employment and formalisation in India's labour market over the medium term, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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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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India's Workforce Gets A Health Upgrade Under New Labour Codes: Key Benefits Explained
India's newly enforced labour codes require employers to provide annual free health checkups for all workers over 40, part of a broader reform to boost preventive care, extend social security and improve workforce well-being.
-
Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
-
Gratuity Eligibility Reduced To One Year From Five In New Labour Rules
The Union government has revamped Indias labour framework, allowing fixed-term employees to receive gratuity after one year instead of five.
-
Government Notifies 4 Labour Codes, 29 Existing Laws Rationalised
In a historic decision, the government on Friday announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes, which rationalised 29 existing labour laws, with immediate effect.
-
Children Below 14 Banned From Working In Shops In Rajasthan
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which prohibits the employment of children aged below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments
