Tag: Labour Laws
‘Amazon violated labour laws at JFK8, DYY6 facilities’: NLRB
A National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled that Amazon and its consultants violated labour laws by intimidating workers and using racial slurs at...
New labour laws mandate payment for excess unused leave
A set of four labour laws poised for implementation will usher in significant changes across various employment sectors. Once these laws come into effect,...
Saudi Arabia to introduce new fines, penalties for labour law violations
Employers in Saudi Arabia can now face fines following the introduction of new penalties and sanctions.. As per a report by the Saudi Gazette,...
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...
Oman’s labour ministry takes action against private sector company
The Ministry of Labour, through its subsidiary the Directorate General of Labour in Al-Dhahirah Governorate, has taken decisive action against a private sector company...
Will D&I policies become unconstitutional & illegal in the US?
Looks like the US Supreme Court will soon disallow private universities from taking the race of applicants into account while granting them admission.
In two...
New Wage Code discussed at Labour Ministry meeting
The Ministry of Labour called an important meeting with industry to discuss what the salary and allowance structure will be under the New Wage...
Labour reforms & the 3Cs— Convenience, Compliance, Challenges!
Labour reforms have been a hot topic of discussion ever since the Parliament passed the three labour codes. With these reforms set to impact...
Greeks protest against labour reforms
Athens witnessed thousands of Greeks protesting against the Government’s planned labour reforms. The protest marches and strikes saw overwhelming participation with at least 10,000...
Desi HR in a foreign land: Five tips to succeed
Managing HR in a foreign land is not an easy task, especially for people who have majorly spent their time working in homeland. So,...
Implementation of labour codes postponed
The four labour codes, which were to come into effect on April 1, will now be implemented later, because the state governments have yet...
Labour Codes 2020: Unorganised workers to be more socially secure
While the size of the gig economy may seem small compared to the traditional economy, it is rapidly growing. Given the fact that workers...
12-hour shift order withdrawn following Allahabad HC notice
The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has had to withdraw the 12-hour shifts order for industrial unit workers, following a notice issued by the...
Labour Law changes: All you need to know
While the economy is struggling to stabilise and workers and organisations are staring at an uncertain future, a few state governments have decided to...
200 million workers to join nationwide strike tomorrow
Over 200 million workers across sectors—defence, public sector, oil, banking, coal, and transport—will join the nationwide general strike tomorrow, 8 January, 2020.
Workers’ unions across...
NO change in application of EPF and MP Act says Govt.
There were reports in the media that the Central Government has made changes under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF and MP)...
Inclusion of domestic workers in sexual harassment at workplace act &...
Martha Farrell Foundation and the Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) recently hosted a National Consultation on Implementation of Sexual Harassment at Workplace...
Central trade unions to go on nationwide protest
Disapproving of the codification of labour laws, the central trade unions have asked all workers, unions and federations across India to join a countrywide...
New rules for garment industry; no young girls in night shifts
According to the new guidelines from the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), teenaged girls between 16 and 19 will not be put on night...
Haryana Government amends labour laws in the interest of workers
18 labour laws have been modified—women can now work in night shifts and wages will now be deposited directly into workers’ accounts.
Central Government clears rumours on minimum monthly wages
No amount has been fixed as the national minimum monthly wage.
Government working on simplifying labour laws
The existing 15 labour laws will be grouped into four broad categories based on their functionality.
SMEs should be cautious while using AI for L&D
As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) increasingly embrace artificial intelligence (AI) for learning and development initiatives, it becomes imperative to carefully navigate the landscape...
What’re the HR software for small businesses, SMEs and startups?
Human resources (HR) software have come to be indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and...
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Future of talent acquisition in the age of generative AI
If you've been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the buzz surrounding generative AI, you're not alone. Let us face it, our industry is evolving,...
Innovation in insurance recruitment: Tata AIA’s journey towards high volume, top talent acquisition
Tata AIA Life is a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd and AIA Group. The venture merges Tata's leadership in India with AIA's...
Nio plans more job cuts for more efficiency, cost saving
Nio Inc., a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is considering additional job cuts following its recent announcement of a 10 per cent workforce reduction...
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No change in OpenAI’s tender offer plan for employees
Despite the turmoil within OpenAI in the last couple of weeks, the company is going ahead with its tender offer. In fact, employees will...
Jharkhand workers rally for fair compensation, promised benefits
On 4 December 2023, approximately 1000 employees of the Jharkhand government and contractual workers started striking. They presented 11 demands, which included remuneration and...
Twitch is shutting down operations in South Korea due to financial challenges
On 6 December 2023, Twitch announced that it will cease operations in South Korea in February next year, citing elevated operating expenses and network...
Twilio announces 5% workforce reduction
In the third significant round of job cuts, Twilio, a cloud communications company, has announced five per cent reduction in its workforce. The layoffs...
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