8th Pay Commission: High fitment factor vs high increment rate; how salaries of Level 5-7 employees may change over 10 years8th Pay Commission calculator: The growth of central government employees' salaries heavily relies on fitment factors and annual increment ...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Amid layoff season, this Bengaluru company is paying employees to quit and start their own business and return back if things don't work outAmid layoffs and voluntary buyout offers at global tech companies, Bengaluru-based iD Fresh Food is encouraging employees to quit and start...
12 Nov, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Qualcomm global recast may cost 1,000 jobs in IndiaThe US chipmaker employs about 20,000 people in India, mainly at its engineering and design facilities in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Qualcomm layoffs severance package: 3 months' salary, extra payout based on years of service & one more month's pay for signing exit papers within 3 days; what employees are being offeredQualcomm has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring exercise that could affect around 1...
11 Nov, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Indonesia tightens scrutiny of language training for foreign workers, plans mandatory proficiency test from February 2027Indonesia is increasing scrutiny of employers' compliance with mandatory Indonesian language training for foreign workers, although work pe...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Higher EPS pension: Pensioners request Labour Ministry to withdraw EPFO circular rejecting exempted employees' higher pension claimsThe National Confederation of Pensioners' Associations has requested the Labour Ministry's urgent intervention in pending pension cases. Th...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
EPFO’s November 19 meeting to be held in New Delhi: Can EPFO increase minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is gearing up for its 240th Central Board of Trustees assembly, scheduled for November 19, 2026,...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Microsoft reports $36 billion quaterly profit, employees complain salary raises below 1%, describe workplace as 'joyless and demoralizing' after 60,000 people receive buyout offersMicrosoft reported a 32% jump in quarterly profit to $36.6 billion but its employees complain of salary increases below 1%, rising workload...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
DA hike: Diwali bonanza for UP govt employees, 63% raise announced; revised rates effective from July 1The revised allowance will be reflected in the November salary, while the arrears for the preceding four months will be deposited separatel...
07 Nov, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Rs 8.02 lakh leave encashment tax exemption denied: Retired employee wins case in ITAT SuratRetiree Mr. Patel from Bharuch, Gujarat, sought a complete tax exemption on Rs 8.02 lakh of leave encashment. Initially, his company certif...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
After laying off thousands, Meta now offers voluntary exit packages like Google and Microsoft. Here's all you need to knowMeta has launched a voluntary exit programme in France, designed to reorganize its team while pivoting towards artificial intelligence deve...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Uttarakhand announces 3% DA hike for employees ahead of DiwaliUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees. This decision raises ...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The of...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
CBDT issues new clarification on BSNL-MTNL VRS-2019 compensation: Will it affect retirees' income tax benefits?The CBDT issued a notification clarifying that ex-gratia compensation for BSNL and MTNL VRS-2019 is not retrenchment compensation. This com...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
36-48 months of salary as Diwali bonus, rumours or true? Micron's bonanza to Indian employees confirmed by techieMicron employees in India are reportedly receiving massive Diwali bonuses, with some payouts allegedly running into several times their ann...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
India's ESOP tax rules need reform to ease employee burdenIndia’s ESOP tax rules impose tax on unrealised gains before employees receive cash, creating liquidity pressures. Reforming taxation throu...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
UPS rules clarified: What happens to pension contributions during employee’s probation, suspension and absence from dutyCentral government employees must contribute to the Unified Pension Scheme during probation, yet contributions during suspension are option...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.22 PM IST