Tag: Kerala government
2% hike in DA, DR for Kerala government staff, teachers
The Government of Kerala has given a two per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) to its employees, teachers as well as All India...
Kerala govt initiates salary disbursement amid ongoing protests
Responding to the protests from worker unions, the Kerala government has initiated the distribution of salaries and pensions for government employees.
While salaries are typically...
3.5 lakh govt staff suffering salary delay in Kerala
The salaries for about 3.5 lakh government employees in Kerala have been delayed due to a financial crisis. The chief minister and other ministers...
Kerala to unveil ‘workstations’ to encourage women’s participation
Speaking at the 'Nava Kerala Sthree Sadas' on 22 February, Pinarayi Vijayan, chief minister, Kerala, announced the government's plan to establish workstations. The stations...
DA hike for Central govt; assured pension for Kerala govt staff
The hike in dearness allowance (DA) of Central government employees is expected be four per cent. The approval for the same may come in...
Kerala launches ‘Athidhi portal’ to register migrant workers
Kerala is taking proactive measures to address recent incidents involving migrant workers allegedly committing sexual crimes against children. As a solution-oriented approach, the state...
Kerala recognises domestic workers, home nurses as ‘workers’ with legal immunity
The Government of Kerala has drafted the Domestic Workers (Regulation and Welfare) Act, which will provide home nurses and domestic workers in Kerala much-needed...
Work hours relaxed for parents of kids with special needs: Kerala...
Government employees in Kerala who have children with special needs, can now seek relaxation in working hours for a maximum of 16 hours in...
Kerala govt’s ordinance to amend hospital protection law
Amidst protests by doctors across Kerala, following the murder of a young female surgeon at the Kottarakkara Taluk hospital, in Kollam district, the State...
Kerala government announces Onam bonus + festival advance for staff
About 13 lakh state government employees and labourers working in the state government in Kerala have reason to cheer. The Kerala government is giving...
‘Pay cut, loss of leave for latecomers’: Kerala government
The Government of Kerala is all set to link SPARK, short for Service and Payroll Administrative Repository for Kerala, to the biometric punching attendance...
High Court stays order on Kerala government’s decision to reduce judges’...
Kerala High Court has put a stay on the state government’s order that reportedly turns ‘special pay’ for judges to ‘special allowances’, thus reducing...
Kerala government employees eligible for special disability leave
A division bench of the Kerala High Court has ruled that a government employee who gets injured while travelling to work or back from...
Kerala’s welfare fund for IT-ITES staff ensures Rs 3K pension
Government of Kerala has announced a welfare fund for the staff of the information technology (IT) and information technology-enabled services (ITES) sectors in the...
Rs 4K Onam bonus + Rs 15K festival advance for Kerala...
The Government of Kerala has announced an Onam bonus for its employees ahead of the festival. Those not entitled to the same will receive...
Min. salary Rs 23K for govt staff: Kerala Pay Commission recommendation
As per the recommendations of the 11th Pay Revision Commission, the minimum salary of government employees in Kerala is to be Rs 23,000 and...
Kerala govt to repay deducted salaries, but continue pay deferment
Since May 2020, the employees of the Kerala government have been receiving reduced salaries on account of the six days’ salary deduction made every...
Ordinance approved, Kerala govt staff will face salary deduction
With the signing of the Disaster and Public Emergency Special Provisions Act by the Kerala Governor, all employees of the State Government of Kerala...
One month salary to be deducted for Kerala govt. employees
The Kerala government has decided to go ahead with a one-month deduction of salary for the government employees, as part of its efforts to...
Govt offices in Kerala to have Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system
In all government offices of Kerala, Aadhaar-based attendance has been made compulsory. Within the next six months, all government offices in the state will...
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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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
Will WB government pay April salaries to teachers & non-teaching staff?
A recent Calcutta High Court order had declared that the process by which about 25,753 teachers were given appointment was ‘null and void’. As...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
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