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Redevelopment dispute between landlord and tenant: HC asks tenant to pay Rs 5 lakh for using ‘elite form of coercion and extortion’ against landlordBombay High Court dismissed a tenant's plea to recognize a new builder in a redevelopment case. The court found no contract between the new...
Minimum 2% annual salary increment for these employees as per Rule 185 of Central Government’s new labour code rules; Know the detailsNew labour codes from the Central Government introduce a mandatory 2% annual salary increment for regular contractual workers. This rule ap...
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
IT services giants in a bind as mid-caps soak up the revenueMid-tier IT services firms are outperforming larger rivals in revenue growth, driven by a focused approach on specific growth areas like cl...
Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAIMicrosoft is actively seeking AI startups for potential acquisitions. This move aims to bolster its AI talent and develop a cutting-edge AI...
West Bengal tax body rejects Flipkart’s GST exemption model for delivery chargesFlipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal A...
Can you be fired from job despite achieving your annual target? Know what the labour law saysMeeting annual targets doesn't guarantee job security in the private sector. Labour laws, particularly the Industrial Disputes Act, offer p...
Mphasis sues Coforge, former execs over trade secrets, client dataBengaluru-based Mphasis has sued rival Coforge and former executive Brijesh Khergamker in a US federal court. Mphasis alleges Coforge hired...
Pocket FM cuts 100 jobs, moves 2,000 contract employees on Quess Corp’s payrollAudio series platform Pocket FM has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees, about 10% of its workforce, primarily from its content...
Congress slams Narendra Modi govt as ' anti-worker', calls for review of new Labour codeThe Congress has slammed the Modi government, labeling it 'anti-worker' and demanding a review of new labor codes. Citing rising unemployme...
Can long-term contract work lead to permanent employment? Know the rulesContract workers often seek permanent jobs after long service. Indian courts examine if contractor arrangements are genuine or a ploy to av...
IT firms refresh game as Gen Z employees move on fasterThe Indian IT sector is currently witnessing a wave of replacement hiring, largely driven by the rapid job transitions of Gen Z workers. Un...
'My first layoff in life': Why a young woman felt a bit of relief after getting laid off? - 'Perhaps this is a turning point'A young professional lost her job at a global corporation. The company restructured, moving operations to lower-cost regions. This sudden c...
IT firms redraw hiring strategies as GenZ moves on fasterIndia's IT sector is experiencing a surge in replacement hiring. Gen Z professionals are leaving jobs at a faster rate, prompting companies...
AI talent gap of nearly 40% emerges as biggest bottleneck for GCC growth: Quess reportIndia's Global Capability Centres are grappling with a significant talent deficit in AI and data skills. This shortage, now at 38-42%, is a...
Employee on a 60-day notice period gets rejected by new company. But his one question leaves HR speechless.A job seeker faced rejection for a 60-day notice period. He questioned the hiring firm's policy. The company expects new hires to join with...
Automation vs humans: How industry 4.0 is reshaping jobs in India's auto sectorRecognising that not all workers can transition to automated roles and creating alternative pathways for decent work to prevent polarisatio...