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Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal statusSpain is launching a program to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented workers, aiming to boost economic growth by matchi...
Employees often become silent gradually after feeling repeatedly ignored at workIn many workplaces, employee silence stems from a consistent pattern of ignoring their suggestions. This unnoticed change creates an atmosp...
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
Workers should receive minimum wage of Rs 800, says Naveen Patnaik; slams BJP over welfare "neglect"Naveen Patnaik, BJD leader, celebrated International Labour Day. He demanded a minimum wage hike to Rs 800. Patnaik stated the BJP governme...
Bengal polls: Industrial distress, law and order key issues in North 24 Parganas' jute hubIndustrial distress and law and order concerns are key issues in North 24 Parganas assembly constituencies. The rivalry between Arjun Singh...
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
NCR workers' wage hike may push up living costs in gated societiesRising minimum wages and worker unrest in the NCR are poised to increase living costs in gated communities and inflate construction expense...
Housing dreams falter in West Bengal amid corruption, land crunchEligible families in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, are denied housing benefits. Decades of occupancy on railway land disqualify them from...
Six yrs later, migrant workers still trapped in a cycle of exploitationMigrant workers are again facing hardship. Protests erupt over low wages and poor conditions. Government policies lag behind rising costs. ...
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
RailTel Corporation shares jump 4% after securing Rs 23.18 crore orderRailTel Corporation of India's shares surged after securing a Rs 23.18 crore work order from the Goa Building and Other Construction Worker...
Delhi govt launches online portal for construction workersIn a statement, the state goverment said construction workers can register themselves at http://www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in. There is al...
Over 12 lakh construction workers in Maharashtra to get Rs 2,000 each"Given the situation, Rs 2,000 each will be deposited through direct benefit transfer in the bank accounts of workers who are registered wi...
Rs 3000 crore given to 2 crore registered construction workers: MHAIn 31 states/UTs, cash benefits of Rs 1000 to Rs 6000 have been announced for registered construction workers under Building&Other Construc...
'Shocked' SC hits out at govt for 'exploiting' the poorThe apex court expressed its displeasure when the government said it had set up a committee to fix a timeline to comply with directions on ...
Bring model scheme for construction workers in 6 months: Supreme CourtThe top court said that more than Rs 37,400 crore have been collected for the benefit of construction workers, but ostensibly only about Rs...
'State collects Rs 2,500 crore for workers, but fails to use it'The department collected the funds under the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act of 1996, a central legislation that ...