Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
'Manager wants me to work after firing me': Employee locked out of every system without warning, then fired and asked to train his replacement the very next morningA remote worker in Texas, employed by a California company, was fired without warning and then asked to train their replacement. The employ...
Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a...
Tech played a key role in ensuring welfare schemes reach poor: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored technology's crucial role in delivering welfare to the poor. He stated that his government's core ...
EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that...
Modi government in panic mode on current economic situation: CongressThe Congress party alleges the Modi government is in panic over the economy. They point to a reported plan to remove capital gains tax on f...
Social Security benefits cut by up to 30%? Could these 4 overlooked retirement income strategies increase your monthly checks in 2026?More than 40% of retired Americans rely heavily on Social Security benefits, making every dollar count in 2026. Many people who claimed Soc...
'You want me to quit? Sure': Gen-Z retail employee quit after boss said “work somewhere else,” triggering an 8-person walk-out over shady pay rulesA boss's dismissive attitude towards his young, female staff backfired spectacularly. When an employee challenged illegal practices, he thr...
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
Social Security benefits 2027: Are you missing hidden ways to raise retirement income after claiming early?Up to 30% of Social Security benefits can disappear when retirees claim at age 62 instead of waiting. That number is now driving fresh inte...
Forget rising fuel costs, Delhi-NCR apartment residents may soon face higher maintenance billsHousing societies across NCR are reassessing maintenance charges after revised minimum wages significantly increased manpower costs for sec...
Even casual employee can claim pension: SC says pension is a right, not favourThe Supreme Court ruled that government employees cannot be denied pension for decades of service due to a lack of formal regularization. I...
Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide workAn Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won over £28,000 in lost wages and holiday pay after his sponsoring company, Swan Care Solutions L...
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
Putting the Bekaart before AI's racehorse: How widespread adoption of the tech can fill the nation with Kantian roachesArtificial intelligence adoption threatens widespread job losses, wihch could devalue human work and necessitate government income support....
EPS-95 Higher Pension: Employees contributing to EPF on actual wages cannot be denied higher EPS 95 pension if they were EPS members on September 1, 2014, rules HCThe Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of exempt trust employees. Those who retired after September 1, 2014, and contributed Providen...
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...