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…
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Reversing stand, EPFO to accept offline PF claims of over Rs 10 lakh now
Reversing its earlier decision, the EPFO has decided to accept provident fund withdrawal claims of…
Modi govt amends labour rules to encourage contract jobs
The Narendra Modi government has modified labour rules to encourage fixed tenure or contract jobs…
India to introduce minimum wage for millions of workers
Millions of low-paid domestic workers employed in India under zero-hours contracts are to be paid a minimum wage,…
Govt to ensure firms do not convert employees into contract workers
The Union government is planning to take measures to ensure companies do not convert…
EPFO, admin to move court over rubber factory PF funds
The controversy over payment of provident fund to former employees of the abandoned rubber factory,…
Tech use in enforcing labour laws to bring transparency: Economic Survey
The use of technology will help in the effective enforcement of labour laws in the…
EPF interest rate reduced to a five-year low of 8.55%
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reduced the interest rate to 8.55% for 2017-18…
Indian union appeals to global brands over fair wages, jobs
An Indian trade union has asked 130 global garment brands for help in a dispute…
EPFO may pare investments in debt instruments as corporate bonds dry up
The portfolio managers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have raised concerns over inadequate supply of corporate…