Tag: Contractual workers
3,500 disgruntled contractual workers of PGI, Chandigarh call of strike
After reportedly multiple rounds of negotiation, the 3,500 contractual workers from the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, who had gone on...
TTD announces wage hike for 9000 workers
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has decided to raise the wages of around 9,000 contract and outsourced workers. This was announced during...
J&K Court Upholds Fair Process for Contract Workers
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a significant ruling, affirming the right of contract workers to fair process and safeguarding...
Contractual staff also have right to maternity leave: Delhi HC
Recenty, the Delhi High Court ruled that women employees under contract are eligible for maternity leave. The case involved a petitioner who served as...
MP contractual workers to receive benefits at par with permanent employees
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chief minister, Madhya Pradesh, recently addressed a gathering of contractual workers in the state and announced a series of job-related benefits...
Odisha government contractual staff seek policy change
Over 10,000 contractual employees from more than 40 Odisha government departments held a day’s peaceful protest on 11 September 2022, seeking change in policy.
These...
Will there be layoffs at Apple and Google?
In what looks like a sure shot indication of a slowdown, Apple Inc. has laid off many contract-based recruiters as part of an attempt...
Oman to offer 32K jobs, subsidies to first-time employees
The Sultan of the Kingdom of Oman ordered the nation’s government to work on initiatives that will offer 32,000 job opportunities this year. In...
Infuriated state government staff declare indefinite strikes all across India
The electricity department employees of Puducherry have decided to go on an indefinite strike from Monday, January 11, 2021 to stage their agitation against...
Ministry of Labour and Employment advisory protects jobs, advocates ‘work from...
With the Government declaring a lockdown in many cities, it is natural for employees unable to report for duty to worry about their salaries...
Employing and terminating contractual staff will be easier
The Industrial Relations Code 2019, also called the Labour Code, will soon be introduced in the Parliament for approval. Once approved, it will be...
Delhi’s minimum wage highest amongst Indian states
About 55 lakh contractual workers in Delhi will benefit from the hike in minimum wages announced recently and approved by the Supreme Court. The...
Government working on social security net for contractual workers
The Government is implementing the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul
Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
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