Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
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...
30 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Employees terminated for business reasons are entitled to compensation and re-skilling funds under New Labour CodeNew central government rules under the Labour Code offer significant benefits to employees facing job loss due to business reasons. These w...
27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fixRailway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum sal...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Worker unions can submit eighth CPC demands till May-endEmployee unions have secured an extension until May 31, 2026, to submit their demands for the eighth pay commission. They are advocating fo...
01 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Minimum wage rates increased from October 1, 2024 as Variable Dearness Allowance revised; check new wage ratesMinimum wage rates increased: To combat rising living costs, the central government has increased minimum wages for workers in the unorgani...
04 Oct, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
When will you receive salary, full & final settlement under new wage codes?The Code on Wages, 2019 has mentioned the various timelines for making payment of salaries, full and final settlement (if an employee resig...
29 Jun, 2022, 04.34 PM IST
Repealing of Plantation Labour Act 1951 will affect the tea Industry: Tea Association of IndiaTea Association of India (TAI) stated ‘The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019’, is expected to be introduced in ...
25 Jan, 2020, 07.06 PM IST
Code on Wages 2019: Soon, you will get full and final payment just 2 days after you leave jobThe Code of Wages, 2019 will potentially ensure timely payment of dues to employees.
17 Dec, 2019, 01.48 PM IST
EPFO to inspect firms splitting wages to reduce Provident Fund liabilityEmployers often split wages into different allowances to reduce their PF liability and also increase the take home pay of their workers.
07 Aug, 2014, 03.06 PM IST
Minimum wages of private security agency employees fixedAssam government after consultation with the Minimum Wages Advisory board has fixed the minimum rate of wages payable to the employees of '...
26 Dec, 2013, 06.33 PM IST
- Tata Steel employees to get 18.5 pc bonus
Tata steel today announced 18.5 per cent annual bonus for the accounting year 2008-09 following several rounds of talk between the company ...
16 Sep, 2009, 08.26 PM IST
- Govt okays introduction of Payment of Wages Act for amendment
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved introduction of a bill to further amend the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
25 Apr, 2002, 02.38 AM IST