Four day work-week with three days rest? New labour code rules gives this format as an option to employers; Know its conditions for employeesThe new labour code (Code on Wages) has given employers an option to conduct four days work week with three days fixed days off for employe...
15 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Govt eyes new employment blueprint after labour code rolloutThe central government has fully operationalised four new labour codes, consolidating 29 laws into a simplified framework designed to be bo...
13 May, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ian Fleming: 'Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life' ; life lessons from James Bond's creatorLife offers adventures beyond travel. Trying new things and taking risks builds confidence. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, urged embra...
12 May, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Finance Ministry cracks down on contractor wage delays with new procurement rulesGovernment contracts now require adherence to labour laws. Firms failing to pay wages or deposit social security contributions face debarme...
10 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Finance ministry links government procurement with labour law complianceAn office memorandum dated May 8, 2026, issued by the procurement policy division of the department of expenditure to all central ministrie...
09 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Labour reforms: Govt fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rulesIndia's central government has fully implemented four new labour codes. These codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws. They...
09 May, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Labour Ministry notifies final rules for the Wage Code & Industrial Relations CodeWith Friday’s notification, the government has paved the way for the fixing of floor wages in India under the Code on Wages and setting up ...
08 May, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Asked to work beyond office hours? Know your rights under new Labour CodeIndian employees are often verbally instructed to work beyond mandated hours, a practice normalized but not legal. While the new Labour Cod...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Tourism around Pahalgam picking up; upcoming Amarnath Yatra litmus testPahalgam's tourism is slowly reviving after a devastating attack last year. However, several tourist spots remain shut, affecting hundreds ...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
8 ways India’s Labour Codes can help build a modern, expanding, and increasingly diverse workforceBy streamlining the old laws, the government has signalled its intent to align India’s regulatory framework with the demands of a $5 trilli...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Rules finalised, rollout of all 4 labour codes likely in AprilNew rules for four labour codes are ready for notification. These codes consolidate 44 laws into 29 provisions. Implementation is expected ...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Five states not ready with draft rule on three Labour Codes: Labour Minister Shobha KarandlajeParliament was informed that some states lag in pre-publishing draft rules for labour codes. The central government has already held consul...
25 Nov, 2024, 03.14 PM IST
Three new national boards - for wage, safety and health - proposed under new labour codesAdvisory boards will be set up for minimum wages under the Code on Wages, for occupational safety, health and working conditions under the ...
16 Dec, 2020, 07.35 AM IST
Keep small companies out of safety compliance: Indian Staffing Federation“It would be practically difficult for small establishments to get registered and comply with the code engaging additional administrative a...
03 Dec, 2019, 06.51 AM IST
Government tables bill on labour codes on wages and on occupational safetyThe Code on Wages seeks to universalise the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees, irrespective of the s...
23 Jul, 2019, 11.56 PM IST
Code on occupational safety, Code on wages bill in Lok SabhaGangwar said the legislations have been drafted after consulting 13 workers' organisations and he will try to assuage concerns raised by th...
23 Jul, 2019, 03.41 PM IST