Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform workers.
Mandya district rescued over 35 child labourers in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Kumara emphasizes public duty & proactive raids to eradicate this social evil. Read how officials plan to make taluks child labour-free.
Vijayapura district administration rescued 10 bonded labourers, including women & minors, from a farm. They were unpaid for 2 months. Read about the raid and legal action.
ICIM's national conference in Noida brought industry leaders & govt officials to decode India's new labour reforms, focusing on compliance, worker dignity & social security. Learn the key takeaways.
Centre's draft rules propose social security for gig workers, but eligibility requires 90-120 days of engagement. Stakeholders have 30-45 days to give feedback before April 1, 2026 rollout.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini orders a high-level probe into alleged irregularities in worker registration and work slip verification. A 3-member committee will submit its report within one month.
A major convention against the Shanti Bill and new labour codes will be held in Jind, Haryana on January 15. Key labour leaders and thousands of workers are expected to attend.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini orders high-level probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore 'work slip' scam in labour welfare board. Committee to submit report in one month. Read for details.
The Centre has unveiled draft rules for implementing four new labour codes, detailing minimum wage calculation, 48-hour work week, and social security for gig workers. Public feedback invited within 30-45 days.
A major scam involving forged work slips has been uncovered in Haryana's Labour Department, implicating officials and causing significant financial loss. Read the full investigation details.
India's labour ministry releases draft rules for new labour codes, redefining wages and gratuity calculation. Over 400 million workers impacted. Key compliance changes explained.
Ministry of Labour pre-publishes draft rules under new labour codes. Public consultation open for 45 days. Key changes in wage definition, PF, gratuity calculation explained.
GIPSWU, India's first women-led gig workers union, calls a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, demanding labour rights, safety, and fair pay. Read about the key demands and potential service disruptions.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij reveals shocking details of a Rs 1,500 crore work-slip scam. Reports from 13 districts show massive irregularities in worker verification. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij reveals shocking findings in a Rs 1,500 crore work-slip scam. Probe shows massive fake verifications, siphoning welfare benefits meant for genuine labourers. Read the full investigation details.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty directs a draft notification for revised minimum wages in private hospitals to be published within 30 days, citing stalled talks. A 60% hike from 2013 levels is proposed.
Nearly 10,000 Indian workers registered in Moscow, driven by a new Labour Mobility Agreement. This strategic move addresses Russia's severe workforce crisis while opening a major new migration corridor for India. Explore the risks and rewards.
Discover why Kerala is earning the nickname 'Finland of India.' From a literacy rate exceeding 94% to social welfare and water-rich landscapes, explore the striking parallels.
Sydney's Bondi Beach sees subdued Christmas celebrations as Australia grieves a deadly shooting at a Jewish event. New public gathering laws enacted. Read more.
TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, launches a novel music therapy program in labour rooms to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being during childbirth. Learn about this innovative approach.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
India's labour market grapples with deep-rooted gender disparities, the most persistent challenge according to experts. Explore the causes and potential solutions for inclusive growth.
Labour officials held an awareness programme at IOCL's Jharsuguda LPG plant on the four new labour codes. Learn how these reforms aim to simplify compliance and boost worker welfare.
Kerala govt forms 3-member legal panel to study Centre's labour codes, calls them anti-worker. Panel to submit report in a month. State vows constitutional fight.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.