'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Gratuity forfeited, pension denied, and leave encashment delayed for 9 years due to criminal proceedings leading to employee's conviction; family fought back in Delhi High Court and won 6% interest on leave encashment on this groundGratuity, pension forfeited but only leave encashment paid after nine years delay without interest; retired employee wins case in Delhi Hig...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
EPS pension: These pensioners will automatically get their pension benefits under EPS 2026, minister clarifies in ParliamentThe government has notified the EPS pension 2026 scheme, superseding older plans. Existing pension fund benefits are protected under the ne...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Parliament Watch: ESIC disburses Rs 5.26 crore under ABVK, 79 FEMA applications disposed of since FY22Parliament updates: Govt launched a 3-month drive to clear 16,033 labour disputes, ESIC disbursed ₹5.26 crore under ABVKY, approved polymer...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Rs 9.48 lakh income tax demand on coaching centre quashed: ITAT explains why attendance alone doesn't make contractual teachers employeesContractual teachers held as employees by the tax department and on this ground, Rs 9.48 lakh tax demand raised; ITAT Cochin rules administ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Gratuity, leave encashment not part of CIRP cost: NCLATThe NCLAT dismissed an appeal regarding priority payment of gratuity dues. It upheld an earlier NCLT order concerning Duncans Industries' f...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Social security coverage expanded from 19% in 2014 to 64% now, says Union Labour Minister Mandaviya, cites ILO reportSocial security coverage in India has expanded from 19 percent to over 64 percent. This now encompasses 94 crore people, a significant incr...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
I want Rs 1 lakh/month from my Rs 1.15 crore PF and gratuity corpus; how should I invest?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I will retire in four years. I have Rs 95 lakh in Provident Fund savings and expect Rs 20 lakh as gratuity. I hav...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Tata-owned IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal's remuneration climbs to Rs 25 crore in FY26Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) CEO Puneet Chhatwal saw his remuneration climb to Rs 25 crore in FY26, a nearly 9% jump from the previous ...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Hiring in India in 2026: How Employer of Record services simplify complianceIndia's burgeoning talent pool, now the third-largest globally, presents a strategic hiring challenge. With over two million professionals ...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
NCLAT upholds full PF, gratuity payments for Jet Airways employeesIn a landmark decision, the NCLAT has ruled that former Jet Airways employees are entitled to their full provident fund and gratuity dues, ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practicesA viral X post contrasted a smooth exit from a global firm with a friend's difficult experience at an Indian employer, sparking debate on s...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revisionRetired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST