Tag: minimum wage
Central govt to hike minimum floor wage before polls
A mandatory national minimum wage increase may be on the horizon, with the Central government considering adopting recommendations from a high-level expert panel, as...
Delhi proposed to raise minimum wage for MCD workers and approved...
The Delhi government has proposed an increase in the minimum monthly wages for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Starting...
Goa increases minimum wages by Rs 100, VDA by Rs 105
Despite trade unions in Goa not approving the minimum wage revision, the Labour Department has hiked the minimum wages in the State for all...
Over 200 companies listed for not paying minimum wages: DBT
The British government has released a list of over 200 companies that have not paid minimum wages to their employees. This list was prepared...
Minimum wages in Gujarat to go up by 25%
The Government of Gujarat has revised the minimum daily wages of workers in the State after eight years. The minimum wage has been hiked...
Law student files PIL to protect workers’ rights
A law student from Jamia Millia Islamia, Md Imran Ahmad, has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to enforce labour laws, ensure minimum...
Min. wage in N. Zealand is now NZ$ 22.7 per hour
Come April and the minimum wage in New Zealand will be hiked by NZ$ 1.5.
That means, the hourly wage with effect from April 2023...
Hungary government to increase minimum wage by 16% for 2023
The Hungarian government has agreed on a 16 percent minimum wage
increase for next year. The decision comes from Prime Minister Viktor Orban
and private sector...
Domestic workers in India and minimum wage
In India, there is no dearth of incidents pertaining to exploitation of domestic helps. However, things seem to be moving in the right direction,...
Krispy Kreme to pay over $1.1 million in back wages
About 516 workers of Krispy Kreme will receive over $1.1 million in back wages and damages. Federal investigations have brought to light what has...
Filipinos back in Saudi workforce; minimum wage to be Rs 3.76...
Saudi Arabia is again calling back workers from the Philippines. The two governments had entered into a formal agreement on 13 September following which...
Minimum wage in Sikkim hiked to Rs 500
The new rates would be effective from July 11, 2022, and the labourers will be given arrears
The Government of Sikkim has hiked minimum wage...
Odisha hikes minimum wage; offers ESI benefits to core sanitations workers
The Government of Odisha has revised the minimum daily wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled workers to Rs 326, Rs 366, Rs...
Minimum wage to go up in many of US states in...
The New Year will see the minimum wage going up across many states of the US. Starting January 2022, the minimum wage in Maryland...
Genpact hikes minimum wages for content moderators
Content reviewers employed by Facebook have been complaining about their taxing and stressful work, which involves sifting through all kinds of posts, often harmful...
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
AI Engineering Services staff call off strike planned for today
Thanks to the technicians of AI Engineering Services calling off a strike that they had earlier called for today, that is, 23 April, 2024,...
V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth
V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....
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