Microsoft employee reveals she received a hue shock when she asked former boss why she was underpaid: ‘The painful truth is….’A Microsoft employee's quest to understand her underpayment at Goldman Sachs revealed a stark reality: initial salary dictates future incre...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
Delhi High Court rules BSNL/MTNL absorbed DoT employees not eligible for 7th CPC pension revisionDelhi High Court has ruled against pension revision for former DoT employees absorbed into BSNL/MTNL under the 7th Central Pay Commission. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, dem...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
'Leverage is not optional': Microsoft techie says previous employer matched salary after she resignedA former Goldman Sachs employee, Kriti Rohilla, shared her eye-opening salary negotiation experience on LinkedIn. She learned that corporat...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
EPS 2026 brings new rules, but has the Rs 1,000 minimum pension changed?The government has introduced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing older schemes. The calculation formula for pensions also...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
He was offered a salary that was just Rs 2,000 higher than his previous. Two months later, he has the last laugh: ‘Do not disregard…’A job candidate, offered a meagre salary hike despite his qualifications, accepted a role promising career growth. However, his exceptional...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Candidate accepted Rs 20K a month job out of desperation. Then he made a shocking discovery: ‘Others in the same role…A job seeker's morale plummeted after accepting a lower salary than expected, only to discover colleagues in similar roles earned significa...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Can central government employees get 3% or 4% DA hike in July 2026? Latest AICPI data reveals thisLabour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hikeCentral government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly o...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Psychology says salary increments affect employees - But not in the way you thinkWhile salary hikes offer a temporary boost, research reveals their impact on happiness and motivation fades quickly. Psychological studies ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Eighth Pay Panel may stay cautious on fitment factorWhile the Commission hasn't yet finalised its recommendations, early discussions suggest that the fitment factor could remain close to the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Expert explains how fitment factor may reach 2.10; check salary hike calculationCentral government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission's report, with discussions around the crucial fitme...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST