From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablazeAcross Europe, a wave of protests is sweeping through as citizens express their frustration over escalating living expenses and inadequate ...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
US lawmakers propose raising H-1B salary threshold to nearly $140,000 for some workersIn a significant move, Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new bill that would raise the H-1B visa salary cap to almost $140,000, ref...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demandAt a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soa...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Own a small business? This 2026 tax deduction could reduce your taxable income by up to 20%Small business tax break 2026: Small-business owners could get a valuable tax break in 2026 through the qualified business income deduction...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.10 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Ohio minimum wage to rise 3.5% to $11.40 in 2027; Walmart, Olive Garden among brands facing new wage ruleOhio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027. Tipped employees will see their minimum...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impactedIn a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh work...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
These employees can get a bonus of up to 20% of their wages under the new labour code; check the detailsGood news: Employees earning up to Rs 21,000 can receive a bonus under the new labour code; Bonus is atleast 8.33% and maximum 20% of wages.
09 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Rural job demand rises 23.8% in August under new VB-G RAM G schemeDemand for jobs under the new rural employment scheme increased in August. Work sought by households rose significantly from the previous m...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Modi govt destroyed 'lifeline of poor' - MGNREGA; conspired to snatch employment guarantee: CongressCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Modi government of weakening rural employment after MGNREGA was replaced by the VB-G RAM G Ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Supreme Court: Should right to work be a fundamental right?The SC was hearing a plea concerning payment of minimum wages and compensation for delayed wages for rural employment guarantee workers. Ad...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Haryana revises minimum wages from April 1, 2026: Unskilled workers to get at least Rs 15,221 per monthHaryana has revised minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers, effective April 1, 2026. The new rates,...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Minimum wages in 2026: See which states are raising pay, and who is stuck at $7.25US minimum wage 2026: Workers in 2026 face differing minimum wage outcomes based on location. Nineteen states will see pay hikes on January...
26 Dec, 2025, 06.23 PM 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
Govt wants minimum laws, maximum governance : Labour Secretary H L SamariyaThe labour ministry wants to introduce four Codes which would subsume all labour laws in more simplified and rationalised form.
31 Jul, 2019, 02.11 PM IST