Workout after work: India Inc flexes its fitness muscle as employers make workplace wellness harder to skipIndian companies are expanding workplace fitness programmes, offering employees access to office gyms, group exercise classes, personal tra...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
DA hike: Diwali bonanza for UP govt employees, 63% raise announced; revised rates effective from July 1The revised allowance will be reflected in the November salary, while the arrears for the preceding four months will be deposited separatel...
07 Nov, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Compulsory retirement order is neither punitive nor stigmatic in character: SCThe Supreme Court upheld the Chhattisgarh government's order of compulsory retirement for several employees. It noted such orders are not p...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Art, culture and a personal touch shape new-age corporate giftingThis Diwali, corporate gifting is experiencing notable growth as companies prioritize personalized and curated hampers. Many businesses are...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 f...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Employees' body seeks uniform MACP benefits for staff who refused promotionThe Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) is seeking clarity from the Department of Personnel and Training regarding the MACP ...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
AI gains fail to cool rising staff costs at Indian IT services firmsAlthough artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are changing the traditional labour-intensive model of IT services, they have yet to b...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Centre supports plea to deny perks to high office holders who quit to avoid removalThe Centre has expressed support for a public interest litigation regarding constitutional functionaries and their resignation benefits. Th...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India-EU trade deal to ease mobility for Indian professionals, but work visas will still be requiredThe proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is set to simplify temporary entry for Indian professionals. It includes provisions ...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Canva layoffs severance package: From six months’ salary, $10,000 grants to MacBooks, here’s what company has promised affected employees following a 22% workforce reductionCanva layoff news: Canva Group has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,271 employees as part of a major restructuring effort. The co...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- US midterm elections 2026: Are banks open on Election Day? Is the US stock market open today? November 3 trading schedule for Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq
Are banks and the stock market open on Election Day 2026? Check November 3 federal holiday status, NYSE and Nasdaq trading schedules, and h...
03 Nov, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
EPFO’s WhatsApp service: You can check EPF balance, view last 5 transactions and download passbook by sending messageThe launch of the EPFO WhatsApp service was announced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This new feature empowers subscribers to easily ...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Railway worker body seeks Rs 69,000 minimum wage from 8th pay commissionThe National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has presented demands to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They have requested a minimum salary ...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Will VA foreclosures rise further? Veterans with modified loans face higher monthly payments after VASP ended, and the new partial claim program does not help themMore than 15,000 US veterans have seen their monthly mortgage payments rise by at least $150 after the Trump administration ended a key VA ...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Woman joins contractual role for short-term, employer doesn't pay three months salary for taking maternity leave, High Court orders temporary employees should receive that benefit tooChhattisgarh High Court has held that a woman working as a guest lecturer cannot be denied maternity leave salary merely because she is not...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Microsoft buyout offer? What employees should know before saying yesWorking at Microsoft? Your inbox may hold an exit offer. Microsoft has offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 staff across four countrie...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
VA disability benefits: Why veterans won’t get a payment in November 2026Veterans receiving VA disability benefits will get their October payment on October 30, with the next deposit scheduled for December 1. Her...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.51 AM IST