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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. ...
US government enters shutdown - here's what it could cost you starting day oneThe U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, the first full closure since 2018. According to t...
NHRC notice to Maharashtra government, police chief over 11 labourers being kept chained to dig wellsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state's police chief over 11 labourers...
Centre asks states to include statutory obligations in contract of employees hired through outsourcing agenciesExpressing concerns over underpayment to contractual workers, delayed payments and low deposits to EPFO and ESIC, labour secretary Arti Ahu...
Watch video: Frustrated over non-payment of dues, Noida contractor sets Mercedes car on fireAccording to reports, the frustrated contractor had installed tiles at the house of Mercedes owner and he didn't get full wages for the sam...
Construction tech, Project Hero raises Rs 25.5 crore in seed funding from Ankur Capital, Omidyar Network IndiaUsing the Project Hero platform, construction workers get direct access to high-paying jobs, training & access to financial products and se...
Wistron did not pay workers overtime: Karnataka labour department“Workers have accused the company of not being given wages for overtime work, which is found to be true. We have asked Wistron to share all...
COVID-19 impact: Construction projects hit as workers keep awayMore than 30% construction workers are staying away from work sites due to fear over coronavirus infection and many of them may have return...
No service disruption due to financial woes; BSNL has inner strength: CMDAsked about the status of contractor payments, Purwar conceded that there were cases where the payments are getting delayed but did not spe...
Why not let a Pourakarmika co-op handle garbage messThis is not to suggest that the CM or his ministers love to see pourakarmikas suffer. It could be that they are perhaps clueless about how ...
Pune building projects hit by labour, cash crunchSome developers added that the possession of new flats may be delayed due to the money crisis in the country post demonetisation.
Government official warns of 40% fall in MGNREGS jobs, but overruledOverriding objections raised by senior officials, rural development minister Nitin Gadkari has ordered far-reaching changes in MGNREGS.
Deficient execution of NREGA cost exchequer over Rs 80 cr: CAGThe CAG said there were delays in payment of wages, unemployment allowance, and differential in wages too remained unpaid.
- CSL incurs loss of Rs 80 crore as workers strike continues
CSL has incurred a loss of Rs 80 crore so far due to the 19-day old strike by contract workers demanding wage hike, company sources said.
- Pay details to help govt level field for contract staff
The government may soon ask companies to disclose the number of workers hired on contract and the minimum monthly wages paid to them, accor...
- Daily labour market faces severe crunch in Kashmir
It pays to be an unskilled labourer in Kashmir these days.
- Gulf construction feels heat of supply shortages
The Gulf's booming construction industry is feeling the heat of soaring materials costs and labour shortages amid concern that supply press...