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Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
Labour codes: Nearly two dozen employer compliances listedLabour and Employment Ministry has prepared a list of nearly two dozen compliances for employers under four new labour codes. These reforms...
Childcare emerges as key HR focus under Social Security CodeIndia Inc is boosting childcare support as the Social Security Code nears. Nearly 60% of companies have increased budgets for crèches and d...
PM Modi says reform push to gather pace in 2026 to boost ease of livingPrime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged continued reforms for easier living. This year saw simpler tax laws, faster dispute resolution, mo...
Govt's reform trajectory will continue with even more vigour in coming times: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government's reform trajectory will continue with increased vigor, aiming to boost 'Ease of...
Govt to extend social security benefits to 100 core workers by March 2026 as against 94 crore now: Mansukh MandaviyaSpeaking at the IndiaEdge 2025, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), on Wednesday, labour and employment minister Mansu...
Labour codes to benefit workers, reduce and simplify compliances: Union Labour Secretary Vandana GurnaniThe new Labour Codes in India are a game changer for workforce welfare. Workers can look forward to improved wages, enhanced social securit...
Government firming up changes to EPF, pension and insurance schemes for gig workersIn a significant move to enhance protection for gig and platform workers, new social security schemes are being crafted. These changes are ...
Got kids? Here’s why family health insurance isn’t optional anymoreFamily health insurance is a necessity, not an option. A family floater plan covers everyone under one roof. Premiums are affordable and of...
Company board report to have details of sexual harassment complaints, compliance with maternity benefit ruleThe corporate affairs ministry has amended rules mandating listed companies to disclose details of sexual harassment complaints and materni...
Labour Ministry to revamp Shram Suvidha and Samadhan portal to enhance efficiencyLabour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on revamping of Shram Suvidha and Samadhan portal wi...
IIT Roorkee, AIIMS Delhi develop 'SwasthGarbh' mobile app for pregnant womenThe app is aimed at assisting pregnant women by ensuring timely antenatal care visits, recording every clinical test and improving medicati...
Social safety net for gig workers proposedThis is the first time that the government has referred to the gig, platform workers. The move comes close on the heels of the legislation ...
Desi private biggies lag in paternity leaveAmong the home-grown private companies that do not offer paternity leave are India’s biggest private-sector employer TCS, tobacco-to-hotels...
State boards on cards to manage social security corpus in place of EPFO & ESICThe aim is to increase subscribers fivefold to over 50 crore, ensure greater compliance by employers.
Extra maternity leave will cut attritionIn India, the percentage of women in the workforce declines from 25% at entry level to 16% at mid-level and 4% at top levels.
Labour Ministry slows down on labour reforms pushThe Industrial Code Bill combines Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Trade Unions Act, 1926, and the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Ac...
Government to place Bill for small factory regulation in ParliamentMinistry of Law and Justice has already vetted the legislation, which aims to regulate the employment and other conditions of service of em...
Which labour reforms will make a difference?With almost one million entrants to the workforce every year, India needs huge job creation. Not any jobs, but those that will take India's...