EPFO, NPS data show 2.2 million formal jobs added in 6 months
The economy added at least 2.2 million formal jobs over the six months to February,…
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Modi government is working on new labour law protecting dignity of workers
The government has drafted a new labour law, with the overriding objective of…
Labour unions demand setting up of wage revision panel in Maharashtra; 10 lakh people to benefit if implemented
The labour unions have asked the Maharashtra government to set up an advisory committee to…
India: Maharashtra Adopts Model Shop and Establishments Legislation
By way of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, the state of Maharashtra has…
Gratuity now tax free up to Rs 20 lakh, but are employers right in counting it as CTC?
The Modi government on Thursday notified doubling of the limit of tax-free gratuity to Rs…
From EPF to education reforms, 9 key decisions of the Narendra Modi government at Cabinet meeting
The Narendra Modi government has decided to contribute the entire 12 percent to the…
Government sees 1 cr new jobs on 12% pension incentive
The government hopes to create 1 crore new jobs by bearing the entire 12 percent…
Employee Pension Scheme row: NAC proposes to offer one-month services for free
The National Agitation Committee (NAC) today said it has proposed to the government that around…
Fixed-term employment: Long-term benefits!
Ease of doing business just got a big boost. In a big-ticket labour reform,…
Labour reform: Government notifies fixed-term jobs for all sectors
In line with an announcement made by finance minister Arun Jaitley in his latest Budget speech, the…