Labour Reforms In India
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Noida Traffic Hit: Delhi Police Issues Advisory As Workers Block Key Link Road
The police urged commuters to avoid the affected stretch and take alternative routes.
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Major EPFO Reform: Subscribers With Rs 1,000 Or Less In Inoperative Accounts To Get Automatic Refund
An EPFO account is classified as inoperative if there has been no contribution or transaction for three consecutive years.
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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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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: The Tax Trigger Behind Steel Tycoon Lakshmi Mittal's UK Exit
Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, long based in the United Kingdom, is reportedly leaving the country as the Labour government plans major tax reforms targeting high-net-worth individuals.
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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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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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Nara Lokesh To NDTV On Andhra's Investment Push Amid Karnataka Row
Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as one of India's most attractive investment destinations, with a focus on speed, reforms, and strategic sectoral growth, said Nara Lokesh.
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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Pandemic Did Not Stop India From Reforms; US Businesses Can Benefit: Envoy
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped India from undertaking bold economic reforms, Indian envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, urging the American businesses to take benefits of these "path-breaking" reforms in labour, space and agriculture sectors.
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3 Labour Code Bills Passed In Rajya Sabha Amid Opposition Boycott
Three of the four labour code bills, that comprise the government's flagship labour reforms, were passed by the Rajya Sabha today as opposition protests raged outside parliament. The opposition, which boycotted both houses since yesterday, had written to Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu, asking that the contentious bills not be passed "unilatera...
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"Against Farmers' Interest": Tejashwi Yadav Slams Centre Over Farm Bills
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday slammed the Central government over the passage of agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha, adding that the Bills are against the interest of "farmers, labourers and poor people".
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Three Labour Law Codes Get Cabinet Approval, Will Go Before Parliament
Three labour codes involving what the government called "important labour reforms" were approved by the Union cabinet at a meeting held last evening. The codes involve social security, occupational safety, health and working conditions and industrial relations, sources said. All three codes will be placed before parliament in the monsoon session t...
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What Is Labour Day And Why It Is Celebrated
May 1 is observed as International Labour Day in several countries to commemorate the labour movement which ushered in various reforms such as capping the work hours at eight and paid leaves.
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PM Modi's Labour Reform Push May Remove Key Hurdle For Investors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finally attempting to overhaul India's most controversial labor laws to attract investment and make it easier to do business in a country where changing archaic rules is a challenge for any government.
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Noida Traffic Hit: Delhi Police Issues Advisory As Workers Block Key Link Road
The police urged commuters to avoid the affected stretch and take alternative routes.
-
Major EPFO Reform: Subscribers With Rs 1,000 Or Less In Inoperative Accounts To Get Automatic Refund
An EPFO account is classified as inoperative if there has been no contribution or transaction for three consecutive years.
-
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.
-
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: The Tax Trigger Behind Steel Tycoon Lakshmi Mittal's UK Exit
Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, long based in the United Kingdom, is reportedly leaving the country as the Labour government plans major tax reforms targeting high-net-worth individuals.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Nara Lokesh To NDTV On Andhra's Investment Push Amid Karnataka Row
Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as one of India's most attractive investment destinations, with a focus on speed, reforms, and strategic sectoral growth, said Nara Lokesh.
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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Pandemic Did Not Stop India From Reforms; US Businesses Can Benefit: Envoy
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped India from undertaking bold economic reforms, Indian envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, urging the American businesses to take benefits of these "path-breaking" reforms in labour, space and agriculture sectors.
-
3 Labour Code Bills Passed In Rajya Sabha Amid Opposition Boycott
Three of the four labour code bills, that comprise the government's flagship labour reforms, were passed by the Rajya Sabha today as opposition protests raged outside parliament. The opposition, which boycotted both houses since yesterday, had written to Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu, asking that the contentious bills not be passed "unilatera...
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"Against Farmers' Interest": Tejashwi Yadav Slams Centre Over Farm Bills
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday slammed the Central government over the passage of agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha, adding that the Bills are against the interest of "farmers, labourers and poor people".
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Three Labour Law Codes Get Cabinet Approval, Will Go Before Parliament
Three labour codes involving what the government called "important labour reforms" were approved by the Union cabinet at a meeting held last evening. The codes involve social security, occupational safety, health and working conditions and industrial relations, sources said. All three codes will be placed before parliament in the monsoon session t...
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What Is Labour Day And Why It Is Celebrated
May 1 is observed as International Labour Day in several countries to commemorate the labour movement which ushered in various reforms such as capping the work hours at eight and paid leaves.
-
PM Modi's Labour Reform Push May Remove Key Hurdle For Investors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finally attempting to overhaul India's most controversial labor laws to attract investment and make it easier to do business in a country where changing archaic rules is a challenge for any government.
