‘Indian workers are central to Middle East oil — yet, they’re unseen’Indian migrants have been crucial to the Middle Eastern oil industry from its beginnings. Professor Andrea Wright highlights their signific...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Pregnant woman quits job after doctor orders bed rest, but boss demands notice period in office. Husband asks 'Is this legal?'A Reddit post has sparked debate after a man shared that his pregnant wife, expecting twins, resigned from her job on medical advice for co...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explainedBosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally can...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Employee cleared of bribery charges but still denied back wages; HC ruling explainedA Mumbai employee acquitted of bribery charges was denied full back wages for his suspension period. The Bombay High Court ruled that acqui...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
‘A $50 loyalty tax’: HR pressured staff to fund CEO's lavish birthday or risk being labeled ‘poor cultural fit’An employee’s post on Reddit has sparked debate after claiming HR pressured staff to contribute $50 each for a CEO’s “surprise” birthday gi...
03 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Employee resigns, completes notice period but stays on HR’s request. Months later, HR tells him to serve notice period againA Delhi-based designer shared on Reddit that after resigning in 2025 and agreeing to stay on until February at HR’s request, he resigned ag...
02 Mar, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Employee placed on PIP after HR rejects mutual separation with severance, internet gives bold suggestionsAn employee at a Fortune 500 firm has ignited an online debate around performance improvement plans (PIPs), severance entitlements and empl...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Compliance hurdles weigh heavily on GCCs expanding to tier-II citiesGCCs have been rapidly expanding into tier-II and tier-III cities, as ET reported earlier, with locations like Coimbatore, Jaipur, Indore, ...
07 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Employee asked for resignation. What happened next left him shocked: 'I am exhausted....'An Indian employee's resignation plans hit a snag. After informing HR of his departure due to health concerns, his employer allegedly delay...
26 Dec, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Techie's resignation turns into 'threat and verbal abuse' from CEO for not being 'loyal'A tech worker who resigned just three weeks after joining a U.S.-based law firm claims they faced verbal abuse and legal threats from the C...
11 Aug, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
India dismisses NYT report on HAL re-routing sensitive tech to Russia, calls it 'factually incorrect and misleading'The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disputed a New York Times report alleging that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) misused strat...
31 Mar, 2025, 06.46 PM IST
Bengaluru employee reveals their company removed cab service to cut costs. Netizens warn: 'A layoff is coming. Beef up your CV'An employee claims their company has cut cab services for late-night shifts to reduce costs, causing outrage on Reddit. Users highlight the...
21 Mar, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Changing climate on climate actionECtHR's ruling mandates state action on climate change, shifting the burden of proof and establishing legal accountability. It sets a globa...
10 Apr, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Relieving letter: All you need to know about this documentA relieving letter is vital to show that an employee who has resigned has cleared all dues and has no work pending, says Sarbojit Mallick, ...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
IT freshers beware! Non-compete clauses woven into contracts are unenforceable in India, experts sayIndian IT companies are using non-compete clauses in their contracts to deter new hires, but legal experts argue that this tactic is not en...
09 Jan, 2024, 01.09 PM IST
Here's everything you need to know about UK's new laws and pact with RwandaThe UK government responds to legal concerns by unveiling a bill and treaty regarding asylum seekers sent to Rwanda. The bill, seeking Parl...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Can salary paid for services by head office to its branch offices in other states attract GST?The KAAR has reasoned that since the HO and the BOs are "distinct persons" under the GST law, there is no employee-employer relationship be...
15 Sep, 2018, 10.45 AM IST