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Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
Govt employee missing for over 7 years; son denied compassionate job, loses case in HC for this reasonA son's plea for a compassionate job after his government employee father went missing for over seven years was rejected by the Telangana H...
A step-by-step guide to getting a Germany student residence permitInternational students in Germany, excluding EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, generally require a residence permit after arrival. This permit allows ...
'Manager wants me to work after firing me': Employee locked out of every system without warning, then fired and asked to train his replacement the very next morningA remote worker in Texas, employed by a California company, was fired without warning and then asked to train their replacement. The employ...
Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period. In individual policies, maternity typically ...
Post-study work in Ireland: How graduates are building global careers after graduationIreland is becoming a top destination for international students, offering academic excellence and strong industry links. Universities focu...
Employee asks for 6 months of paternity leave to support wife; boss dismisses it as a joke until one remark changes his mindA workplace conversation about paternity leave has resonated widely online after a manager's unexpected response shifted the focus from sta...
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
25 years after father went missing, family seeks compassionate appointment for job; HC rejects plea due to delayA family's plea for a job based on compassionate appointment after 25 years has been rejected. The Patna High Court ruled that such appoint...
IVY County: At the intersection of global trends and East Bengaluru's growth storyBengaluru's real estate focus is shifting to East Bengaluru's Sarjapur-Varthur-Gunjur corridor. This region offers significant investment p...
SC to examine whether married daughter's son can claim compassionate employment benefitsThe Supreme Court will now consider if a married daughter's son can receive government rehabilitation employment. This follows a recent rul...
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...
Social Security payment schedule 2026: Why 7 million SSI recipients will see three months with no checksMore than 7 million Americans receive Supplemental Security Income, making every Social Security payment date critical. In 2026, some Socia...
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected; labor market remains stableDespite high-profile job cuts by technology firms related to the adoption of artificial intelligence, layoffs have remained low, confining ...
Boss continues paying employee who quit to care for son, says 'don't worry about money'An employer offered unwavering support to an accountant who resigned to care for his critically ill son. The company continued his salary f...
EPFO member alert: Your nominee may lose provident fund, pension, other benefits if you make this little mistakeEPFO members are warned that e-nominations are invalid without e-signing via Aadhaar authentication. This crucial step ensures family membe...
Social Security benefits 2027: Are you missing hidden ways to raise retirement income after claiming early?Up to 30% of Social Security benefits can disappear when retirees claim at age 62 instead of waiting. That number is now driving fresh inte...
Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...
Even casual employee can claim pension: SC says pension is a right, not favourThe Supreme Court ruled that government employees cannot be denied pension for decades of service due to a lack of formal regularization. I...
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...