December Social Security Payment Dates & 2026 COLA
Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.
Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu faced brutal treatment in Kuala Lumpur while homeless. His story exposes migrant worker exploitation. Read how help arrived.
A 25-year-old brick kiln worker from Bihar died by suicide in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Police investigation underway amid family concerns.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Meet Shiba Shankar Jena, a Bhubaneswar tea seller who dedicates his New Year earnings and half of January income to help the underprivileged. Discover how his small stall makes a big difference in his community.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
India's new labour codes aim to transform workforce dynamics by simplifying compliance while expanding social security. The reforms promise to boost manufacturing and create equitable labour markets.
Kerala government faces criticism after draft aligning with Centre's labour codes surfaces. Learn about the universal social security for gig workers and pending reforms.
Left-affiliated trade unions condemn India's four new labour codes, calling them pro-capitalist and vowing nationwide protests. Learn how these codes impact workers' rights and protections.
India's four new labour codes promise enhanced worker protection, simplified compliance, and universal social security. Discover how these reforms will reshape employment.
India's new labour code mandates Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 1-2% of turnover for gig worker welfare, potentially adding billions in costs that may be passed to customers. Analysis shows impact on profitability.
India's new labour codes will cost Zomato and Swiggy 1-2% of turnover for gig worker security. Analysts expect minimal short-term financial impact as companies may pass costs to customers. Read analysis.
Oman creates new industry body to regulate foreign worker hiring, ensuring ethical practices and transparency. Major labor market reform underway.
Malaysia announces social media ban for users under 16 starting 2026, following Australia's similar move. Global regulators watch closely as teen restrictions expand.
India's newly notified labour codes could transform the workforce and boost economic growth, but implementation challenges and infrastructure readiness remain crucial for success.
India's new labour codes bring timely wages, equal pay, health checkups and social security for gig workers. Learn how these reforms impact employees and employers across sectors.
India implements 4 new labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws to modernize regulations, boost formalization and protect gig workers. A crucial step for economic growth.
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.
India introduces 4 new labour codes to overhaul outdated laws, extending protection to millions. Learn about social security for gig workers, night shifts for women, and more.
India introduces 4 new labour codes to replace outdated laws, extending social security to gig workers and setting a universal minimum wage. Learn how this impacts you.
Indian government consolidates 29 labour laws into 4 codes, bringing sweeping changes for fixed-term, gig, women workers and more. Learn how this impacts employees across sectors.
Congress questions if repackaged labour codes deliver 'Shramik Nyay', urges Centre to learn from Karnataka's gig worker laws. Key provisions may start April 2026.
India implements four labour codes to enhance export competitiveness through flexibility and worker protections. New provisions benefit 50 million workers in export sectors while meeting global compliance standards.
Indian government merges 29 labour laws into 4 codes, impacting 400+ million workers. Key changes include universal minimum wages, gender equality, and social security for gig workers.
Indian government consolidates 29 labor laws into 4 comprehensive codes, impacting 50+ crore workers. New reforms focus on worker welfare, ease of business, and social security expansion.
India implements four labour codes to accelerate formal job creation and expand social security for gig workers. Industry experts highlight implementation challenges and benefits.
India launches a social security fund for gig workers, requiring platforms like Amazon and Zomato to contribute. Workers gain health, accident insurance & portable benefits. A landmark move for 2.35 crore workers.
India implements four landmark labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws. Learn how this historic reform improves wages, worker safety, and social security for millions.
Indian government appoints CISF as lead security agency for all 250 seaports nationwide, enhancing maritime security infrastructure and coordination.