Indian envoy meets distressed women workers in Oman; assures prompt action for grievancesIndia's Ambassador to Oman met distressed Indian domestic workers at a shelter. He assured them of prompt action to resolve their grievance...
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
Salary has to be paid before 7th day of the succeeding month under new labour code; Know what else the new labour code says about salary timelineUnder the new labour code, employers must pay salaries by the seventh day of the following month. Daily wage workers must be paid at the en...
As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on trackMillions of Americans face student loan defaults after pandemic relief ended. Borrowers like Ashley Dreahn and Barbara Howaniec struggle wi...
They earn just Rs 1,500 per day. Labourer couple reveals why they charge just Rs 5 to feed fellow workers delicious meals: ‘We charge to maintain…’A working class couple in Gujarat have captured hearts after news of them quietly feeding hundreds of fellow labourers for just Rs 5 went v...
US reaches H-1B visa cap for FY2027, no second lottery to be heldThe US has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027, with USCIS confirming it received enough petitions to fill all 85,000 available ...
Canada raises wage threshold for Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramCanada has raised wage thresholds for its Temporary Foreign Worker Program. New minimum hourly pay requirements will take effect on July se...
Fed's Lorie Logan sees no current inflationary pressure from wagesAccording to Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan, the labor market is not a contributing factor to current inflation. She highligh...
Delhi court allows jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Monsoon sessionA Delhi court has permitted jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament. He will attend the upcoming Monsoon session while remaining in ...
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
US Stock Market: Fed Beige Book signals improving economy as inflation eases, but fuel costs and tariffs remain risksThe US economy shows moderate expansion with improving employment figures. Inflation is easing across Federal Reserve districts, though fue...
Wipro Q1 Preview: Under pressure from AI, what can investors expect from earnings?Wipro's Q1 earnings are expected to show a revenue rise, driven by acquisitions and currency. Core IT services revenue may decline sequenti...
Wage, fuel spike hit ATM cash services in four statesThe one-day disruption affected ATM uptime and cash availability across the four states, with intermittent service gaps reported as regular...
He repaired a flat tyre in 20 minutes and charged just Rs 30. But Gurgaon techie paid Rs 100. Why?A Gurgaon techie paid more for bicycle repair, sparking online discussion. He felt the mechanic's twenty-minute effort deserved higher comp...
'Agreed upon new deal that builds on FTA': New Zealand PM hails PM Modi's visitIndia and New Zealand elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade between them by ...
Irdai asks state-run insurers to account for wage costs annuallyIrdai has implemented a new requirement for state insurers to create annual provisions for wage increases, intending to soften the financia...
Karnataka: Trade unions urge CM not to review hike in minimum wagesKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar faces pressure from trade unions to uphold the state's revised minimum wage structure. Private emplo...