Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period.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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
From cost centre to strategic lever: The new workplace contract taking shape in IndiaCompanies are adopting flexible plans, preventive care, and digital delivery. This creates a new partnership between employers and employee...
16 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Bengaluru food poisoning: Nearly 100 employees fall sick after eating idli-vada at office canteen; What FSSAI says about these foods you eat dailyIn a suspected food poisoning incident in Bengaluru, 97 employees fell ill after consuming fermented foods like idli, vada, and sambar-rice...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
16 women, 3 men among 23 killed in massive firecracker factory blast in Kattanarpatti, Tamil NaduA devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Kattanarpatti near Virudhunagar has claimed 23 lives. Nineteen bodies have been identifie...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Noida protest reason: Why workers are up in arms, pelting stones, blocking key roads, torching carsProtests by workers at Noida's Hosiery Complex demanding higher wages escalated into violence on Monday. Demonstrators vandalized vehicles ...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Hyderabad techie says he was asked to work during paternity leave while newborn was in NICU, sparks online backlashA Hyderabad software professional alleged his manager demanded work during approved paternity leave, even as his premature newborn required...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
'Will my company keep me?': Employee 'bleeding' with broken leg in hospital fears job loss. Is this modern worklife reality?A Reddit post highlighted the pressures faced by employees juggling family responsibilities and job security. After a man was hospitalised ...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Hospitalized employee gets fired during medical leave without any notice; 6 months later realisation hits suddenlyA woman’s Reddit post has gone viral after she revealed that she only realised six months later that she had been replaced at her summer ca...
24 Jan, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Employer health insurance: Who pays employees’ claims when the insurer changes? 7 key things to knowGroup health insurance offers comfort to employees and families, but policy renewals, insurer switches and exits can complicate post-hospit...
03 Nov, 2025, 11.09 AM IST
Vernacular.ai introduces Covid-19 initiatives for employeesVernacular.ai, a voice-based AI startup, will provide monetary and healthcare support to employees—and their immediate family members—who m...
04 Jun, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
L&T announces financial, insurance assistance to employees, family members affected by COVID-19The policy provides a lump sum payment of 100 per cent sum insured -- Rs 35 lakhs -- in the event of death of an employee arising out of CO...
26 May, 2021, 04.01 PM IST
Employers lend support to Covid victims' kin; offer insurance cover, financial assistance among other relief measuresFrom Covid-related death insurance cover and continuing medical assistance to family members to providing employment opportunity for spouse...
13 May, 2021, 07.37 AM IST