Variable dearness allowance hike from October 1: Check revised minimum wages for workers across categoriesVariable dearness allowance: The government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance affecting various sectors including ag...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.47 PM 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
Higher EPF wage ceiling expands social security for millions; but EPS legacy issues need to be fixedThe recent adjustment to the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling significantly widens eligibility for benefits, raising the contribution...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
EPS pension benefit: Basic salary up to Rs 25,000 but no employer EPS contribution? Here’s where to complainEmployees participating in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) should verify that their employers are making necessary contributions. Shoul...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Canada minimum wage 2026: Five provinces increase hourly rates, workers say it's not enoughOn October 1, 2026, five provinces in Canada took a significant step by raising their minimum wages. Ontario's wage rose to $17.95 an hour,...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
US H-1B lottery changes from October 1: What Indian workers should know about new wage-based selection systemStarting October 1, 2026, the US will implement a new H-1B visa selection method based on higher wages. This new system will give more entr...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.19 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
EPS pension: Basic pay above Rs 25,000? Why you may not qualify for EPS membershipThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has introduced updated guidelines concerning EPS membership for workers. Employers are obligated...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Central govt employees’ annual bonus: Can it be paid in first week of October? What experts sayRepresentatives of central government workers are demanding that the Productivity-Linked Bonus ceiling be lifted, asserting that the presen...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Alaska has the shortest workweek in America, but it isn’t close to No. 1 for work-life balance; these US states are the best and worst for work-life balance in 2026Work-life balance: Remote’s 2025 Life-Work Balance Index compares all 50 states using factors such as average work hours, happiness, statut...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution mathThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shif...
27 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
EPFO ceiling must rise with timeThe EPFO has raised the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, bolstering social security for organized sector employees. Worker...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling history: How ₹300 became ₹25,000 and what it means for your salaryThe wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund has officially increased to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026. This much-needed re...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
New bounce in EPFO trampoline: How the wage ceiling revision will change thingsSocial security, like a trampoline, not only catches you but also enables you to bounce back. The system's core is to provide workers with ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling: SC says plea needs no further hearing as Cabinet raises limit to Rs 25,000A plea concerning the Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Cabinet's recent decision to raise this...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFOA day after the government announced a revision in wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per mo...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks doubling of EPF wage ceiling as wages riseThe Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks to double the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage. This trade union also wants ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST