Indian workplaces face widespread compliance gaps despite corporate efforts: ReportAn audit of 52 workplaces across 17 states and union territories found 4,694 compliance gaps, averaging about 90 per site, according to Tea...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
EPS-95 higher pension: Pensioners’ body appeals to President as retirees struggle to get higher pensionThe National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations has requested intervention from President Droupadi Murmu regarding higher EPS pensio...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
EPS pension hike: Can EPFO increase minimum monthly pension from Rs 1,000 at its proposed November 19 meeting?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation may discuss increasing the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. A propos...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal reviewThe US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) progr...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
EPS-95 pension row: Retirees challenge 2007 EPF amendment over lower pension; Karnataka HC rules against themThe Karnataka High Court ruled against retired employees challenging amendments to the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. The court found the...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
New OTT releases to watch this week: 9 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5 and moreThis week, from October 26 to November 1, OTT platforms will release several exciting new movies and shows across different genres, includi...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Trump administration student debt collection: Five ways borrowers can protect their paychecks from federal garnishmentMillions of Americans struggling with student loan debt may soon face renewed collection efforts from federal agencies. The Education Depar...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Brazil presidential election results: Five economic challenges facing re-elected President LulaBrazil's economy is encountering significant challenges as President Lula starts his fourth term in January. Soaring public debt and rising...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Lula, Bolsonaro trade barbs over cost of living in final debate before Brazil runoffBrazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a heated debate on cost of living. Both candidates ai...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
No additional EPS contribution by government on higher wage ceiling of Rs 25,000; know what it means for your pensionEPS pension: In a recent notification, the central government confirmed that the Employees' Pension Scheme contribution will remain at the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
New Zealand court rules employers charging migrant workers overseas job fees is illegalThe Employment Court of New Zealand has made a clear decision that charging fees to migrant workers seeking employment is illegal, and this...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Gratuity calculator: What can be your gratuity on Rs 50,000 last-drawn pay and 10 years of service?Gratuity is an essential payment made by employers in recognition of employees' long-standing loyalty and service. Typically, employees qua...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Salary up to Rs 25,000: EPFO reveals how you can enrol for EPF, EPS and ELDI schemesThe government recently raised the wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund to Rs 25,000, allowing a broader range of workers to acce...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Infosys, TCS and Cognizant cut H-1B lottery registrations as Trump tightens US visa rulesInfosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Cognizant registered far fewer candidates for the US H-1B visa lottery for fiscal year 2027, a...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
US lawmakers propose raising H-1B salary threshold to nearly $140,000 for some workersIn a significant move, Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new bill that would raise the H-1B visa salary cap to almost $140,000, ref...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
DA hike for central government employees: AIDEF urges cabinet secretary, Finance Ministry to announce DA hike soon, increase in bonus ceilingDA hike: Central government employees and pensioners are in eager anticipation of the upcoming announcement regarding the dearness allowanc...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
California's minimum wage rate for 2027 is $17.4 an hour, but these workers are set to earn more than thatCalifornia's minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour, effective January 1, 2027. But various local and industry-specific wages may ex...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.07 PM IST