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 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled worke...
17 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
RBI officers seek governor's intervention to correct promotion policyRBI officers are protesting recent changes to the promotion policy. The Reserve Bank of India Officers' Association has written to the Gove...
09 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Georgia $500 rebate checks 2026: Who qualifies, payment dates & full details explainedGeorgia is sending rebate checks up to $500 to eligible taxpayers after a big budget surplus. Payments started in May 2026 and will continu...
06 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann wins trust vote amid defection fearsPunjab's Bhagwant Mann government secured a confidence vote with 88 AAP MLAs supporting it. Opposition parties boycotted the assembly sessi...
02 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Hike in minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 under consideration by EPFO: Know who will benefit and how?EPFO members' long wait for a higher minimum monthly pension under EPS-95 may soon end. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is reportedly...
01 May, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
New Zealand to increase income thresholds for parent visa categories from April 30New Zealand has announced higher income and sponsorship thresholds for Parent Category Resident Visa and Parent Boost Visitor Visa applican...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
What to know about New Zealand's Parent Resident visaNew Zealand offers a pathway for parents to reunite with their adult children. The Parent Resident Visa requires sponsors to meet specific ...
30 Mar, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Canada Minimum Wage to go up from April 1 - Check eligibility and your new take-home payCanada's federal minimum wage will increase to $18.15 per hour on April 1, a 40-cent hike reflecting inflation. This adjustment, tied to th...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Overtime, gratuity, leave rules, 50% wage rule and salary components decoded in new Labour CodesNew Labour Law Salary Structure: Effective November 21, 2025, redefine "wages," impacting overtime, gratuity, and retirement benefits. The ...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
EPS pension latest update: Is government increasing minimum pension amount from Rs 1,000? Ministry reveals thisThe government has reiterated its stance on the minimum EPS pension, currently set at Rs 1,000 per month, emphasizing the need for fund sus...
16 Mar, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
What are wage thresholds for New Zealand work visas and why they matterNew Zealand has introduced new wage rules for foreign workers seeking jobs. Applicants must meet minimum pay levels for specific work visas...
14 Mar, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Labour Ministry could widen scope of gratuity to include contract, seasonal, gig workersUnder the Payment of Gratuity Act, an employee is eligible for gratuity on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuo...
10 Aug, 2020, 11.04 PM IST
Bills to fix minimum wage, hike cap for bonus likely in Budget sessionUnder the wage law, the government wants to fix statutory National Floor Level Minimum Wage for all employments across the States/UTs.
15 Jan, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
House panel seeks parity between NREGA, minimum state wagesNREGA wage is below the minimum wage rates in eight states, five of them are ruled by Congress or its ally.
20 Aug, 2013, 05.36 AM IST