Employee fired after refusing to come in on their scheduled day off to cover an overtime shift, and their story instantly turned their boss into the villain of a viral workers' rights debateA man was fired for refusing mandatory overtime on his scheduled day off due to pre-existing family plans, despite notifying his manager an...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
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...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Accidental discovery of a career hack? Employee quits stable job for flashy startup role, returns months later to same desk with an 8% raiseA Reddit user who quit a stable job for a higher-paying startup role says the move backfired after “inept and clueless” leadership overwhel...
24 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
18 days. That's all it takes for a Samsung strike to crash the global AI chip market, and the whole world is holding its breathSamsung strike to crash the global AI chip market: The Samsung strike threatens global AI chip supply chains as 45,000 workers plan an 18-d...
15 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Labour Ministry notifies final rules for the Wage Code & Industrial Relations CodeWith Friday’s notification, the government has paved the way for the fixing of floor wages in India under the Code on Wages and setting up ...
08 May, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Social Security benefit cap proposal warning: will this new limit quietly cut how much retirees receive annually?Social Security benefits cap proposal 2026 is reshaping retirement talks in the US. A key warning shows a $230 billion annual shortfall in ...
04 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
From Asimov to Terminator: The rise of the working robotJapan Airlines is testing robots for baggage handling at Haneda airport. These robots could also clean aircraft cabins. This move addresses...
01 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Labour Day 2026 theme: Why it is celebrated on May 1, what the day means, and wishes to shareMay 1 marks Labour Day, honouring workers' vital role in economies and societies. The day highlights rights, dignity, and fair treatment. D...
01 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FEDThe Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Is the Indian middle class dream over? Saurabh Mukherjea on the 3 forces crushing your futureIndia's middle class is in deep trouble. Education no longer guarantees prosperity. Jobs are disappearing, especially in IT. Wages are not ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Murshidabad’s forgotten crisis: Beedi workers struggle amid charged political debates, SIR deletionsIn Murshidabad's beedi belt, children work alongside mothers to meet daily targets. Families earn meager wages for rolling beedis. Contract...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Noida workers' unrest: Action against 203 contractors labour law violationsNoida authorities are taking strong action against contractors. Licenses of 203 contractors are being cancelled. Firms are being blackliste...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Noida workers stir: Unrest hastens search for national floor wage rateThe move comes in the backdrop of the recent unrest in the NCR with factory workers demanding higher wages after the implementation of the ...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST