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Working beyond office hours? Find out whether the New Labour Code entitles you to overtime payNew Labour Codes, effective November 2025, redefine overtime eligibility and calculation. While standard working hours remain, employees wo...
'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
“Overtime, 2-hour commute, sleep-deprived”: 25-year-old graphic designer wants to quit first job after just 2 months, says “already exhausted”A 25-year-old graphic designer in Kolkata is already feeling burnt out just two months into her first full-time job. Long hours, unpaid ove...
50 AQI, overtime pay, on-time trains: Indian techie shares everyday perks of living in JapanAn IIM Kashipur alumnus, Ankit Purohit, shared insights into life in Japan, highlighting its clean air, incredibly punctual trains, and a d...
Employee has to work on a holiday, but when HR claims she can't get paid overtime, the boss has a clever suggestionAn hourly employee faced a payroll nightmare after working on a paid national holiday, only to have overtime pay vanish. HR blamed a system...
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South KoreaSamsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory...
“If you do not like it, leave tomorrow”: Indian employee’s viral resignation over disrespect goes viralAn employee from Mumbai resigned after being publicly berated for requesting overtime compensation. She shared her experience on Instagram,...
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...
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
Employee shares notice period struggles, cites workload, no backup and unpaid overtimeA Reddit user shared their difficult experience working extended hours during their notice period. They handled month-end closing tasks alo...
"No overtime allowance because ‘we didn’t ask you to work late’”: Gen Z worker reveals working till 1 am during notice period amid heavy workloadA young professional detailed their overwhelming workload during their notice period, handling critical month-end closing tasks alone witho...
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explainedBosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally can...
Asked to work beyond office hours? Know your rights under new Labour CodeIndian employees are often verbally instructed to work beyond mandated hours, a practice normalized but not legal. While the new Labour Cod...
Kylie Jenner's home life is under scanner after her ex-housekeeper files a bombshell suit - here's what happenedKylie Jenner’s home life has come under scrutiny after a former housekeeper filed a lawsuit alleging harassment, discrimination, and labor ...
What happened at Surat Railway Station? Why are migrant workers leaving the industrial town in a rush?Surat Railway Station News: Thousands of migrant workers crowded Surat's Udhna railway station, creating chaos and long queues as they rush...
8 ways India’s Labour Codes can help build a modern, expanding, and increasingly diverse workforceBy streamlining the old laws, the government has signalled its intent to align India’s regulatory framework with the demands of a $5 trilli...
Boss insults employee over unpaid overtime — then faces instant karmaAn employee worked months of unpaid overtime expecting a raise. When the manager refused to discuss compensation and insulted the worker, t...
Karnataka IT union calls for mass gathering of IT employees demanding labour law enforcementThe union's protest aims to raise issues about long working hours, lack of overtime pay, and the expectation for employees to be available ...