A $1 million Starbucks agreement in Florida puts its hiring & workplace diversity policies under fresh scrutiny as the company faces four years of compliance requirementsStarbucks will pay one million dollars to settle a Florida lawsuit concerning hiring practices. The coffee company did not admit any wrongd...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Festive season likely to create 2-2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026: ReportMumbai anticipates creating 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs by late 2026. Festive hiring is projected to increase by fifteen to twenty ...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
PM Modi says over 51,000 youth receive appointment letters, highlights employment opportunitiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 government job appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela. He emphasized the youth's ...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India's district-level unemployment rates revealed: 77.8% of districts below 5.5%New data shows most Indian districts have low unemployment rates. Many districts reported young people not in employment, education, or tra...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders random inspections of works under VB-G RAM G schemeRural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan mandated random inspections for the VB-G RAM G scheme. He stressed that fraud and irregula...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
India launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering 25 blocks for investmentThe Ministry of Coal launched its sixteenth commercial coal mine auction round. Twenty-five blocks across several states are now available ...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fallUS unemployment claims dropped unexpectedly last week, though this may reflect holiday volatility. The underlying labor market trend shows ...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Coal Ministry opens 16th round of commercial Coal mine bidding, offering 25 blocks across 8 statesThe Ministry of Coal has launched its sixteenth auction round for commercial coal mines. Twenty-five coal blocks across eight states are no...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employeesThe EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every empl...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impactedIn a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh work...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Bridging India's skills gap: National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme faces low corporate participationIndia's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme faces low corporate participation. Many young graduates lack practical work experience, cr...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Notice period buyout: Can your employer say no? Know what employees can do under new labour codeEmployers aren't legally required to accept your offer to pay for your notice period. If your boss refuses, you might have to work it out. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Can an employer blacklist and threaten an employee who leaves the job before completing the notice period? Know what the law saysIn some companies notice period is very long and thus employees may not wish to serve it fully. However this can have adverse consequences ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Employer-funded life insurance: How group term cover, riders and keyman insurance can strengthen your protectionThe base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Can your employer stop you from joining a rival firm? Know the law on non-compete clausesIfyour employment contract has a non-compete clause, it means that once youresign, you cannot work for a competitor company for a defined p...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Meet Asia-Pacific’s Top Employers for 2026The Top Employers Institute has revealed its esteemed 2026 Asia-Pacific honorees, showcasing 460 organizations from 23 countries that have ...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST