U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FEDThe Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Paychecks set to double? New state law could boost millions of Americans' salaries in 3 yearsVirginia minimum wage is set for a major boost. In 2026, workers earn $12.77 per hour. By 2028, the rate will hit $15. This is an 18 percen...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
10 States/UTs hold up labour codes rolloutLabour, being a concurrent subject, the Centre wants the rollout of the codes only when all states are on board to avoid legal issues after...
20 Dec, 2023, 11.50 PM IST
Make the move from minimum to living...Living wages also subsume some subsidies, thereby restricting their widespread application because of the effects on targeted welfare deliv...
29 Dec, 2022, 11.05 PM IST
Centre may notify labour codes in 4 months“Five states have notified rules across four codes and at least a dozen more are expected to notify soon,” a government official said. “The...
07 Jul, 2021, 07.51 AM IST
New Labour Code: Govt to set up three national boards to determine minimum wages and social security parametersThe national social security board will recommend to the Centre suitable social security schemes for different sections of unorganised work...
16 Dec, 2020, 10.37 AM IST
Govt to hire experts for framing rules of three labour codes“The experts will be responsible for codification of labour laws, framing of rules related to labour codes, assisting the committee tasked ...
17 Oct, 2020, 05.26 PM IST
The Code on Wages, 2019: Understanding the key changes to wages, remuneration and bonusThe Code has expanded the definition of “employer” as well as “employee”, resulting in a broad based applicability of the regulations and i...
21 Dec, 2019, 12.39 PM IST
What Code on Wages means for the 50 crore workers it aims to benefitThe new code will bring under its ambit even domestic workers. Only MNREGA workers will not come under it.
04 Aug, 2019, 01.16 PM IST
Minimum wage plan fast-tracked by govt with an eye on LS pollsAccording to National Labour Institute estimates, the proposed national floor will result in a 2-3.5% reduction in poverty.
11 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Govt clears proposal to bring in amendment to Min Wages Act
The government today cleared a proposal to make the minimum wages announced by the Centre for workers in unorganised sector statutory for a...
21 Feb, 2013, 10.22 PM IST
- Minimum wages to be linked to prices of some essential items
The government will take up a 55-year-old proposal to link minimum wages to prices of food, clothing, fuel and housing.
13 Feb, 2012, 04.59 AM IST
- Rural development ministry asks states to explore the possibility of suspending rural jobs gurantee programme NREGS
The rural development ministry has informally sounded out states to explore the possibility of suspending the UPA government's flagship sch...
18 Jul, 2011, 10.01 PM IST
- Wage floor of 115 set to get legal stamp on support from states
Unskilled workers will soon be legally entitled to a minimum daily wage of 115 with states agreeing to endorse the centre's proposal to mak...
28 May, 2011, 02.57 AM IST
- Government plans mandatory wage of Rs 100 a day
Reminding Govt of onion price of Rs 80 per kg, Trade Unions cautious in welcoming move.
27 Dec, 2010, 05.27 AM IST
- Unpaid wage complaints on the rise for immigrants in US
An investigation has found that the labor department's wage and hour division is doing a poor job of helping the most vulnerable workers in...
26 Mar, 2009, 03.17 AM IST