Saudi Arabia Sets New Saudization Targets & Minimum Wage
Saudi Arabia announces major Saudization decisions: 30% target for engineers with SAR 8,000 minimum wage and 70% for procurement roles. New rules aim to create more jobs for citizens.
Saudi Arabia announces major Saudization decisions: 30% target for engineers with SAR 8,000 minimum wage and 70% for procurement roles. New rules aim to create more jobs for citizens.
Amit Mer's mother died from contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The crisis has killed 10, sickened 3000+, and devastated daily wage workers. Read the full story.
Tragedy strikes in North Bengaluru as 8-year-old Krishna Kumar drowns in Bidaralli lake. The Class III student's family had moved from Bihar. Read the full report.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
As US housing costs soar, the Midwest offers a solution with median home prices $90k below national average and steady wage growth. Discover why families are moving.
Lecturers in Odisha's non-govt aided colleges threaten dharna and CHSE exam boycott over unresolved pay disparity. They demand UGC-mandated scales and state employee status.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandates the regularisation of workers with over 10 years of service in Haryana, citing 'Rajdharma' and fairness. Landmark ruling impacts thousands.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to regularise long-term daily wage workers with arrears & interest, calling denial 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full verdict 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.
The government has released draft rules for four labour codes, proposing a 48-hour work week and a social security board for gig workers. Public can submit feedback within 45 days. Read the key changes.
UAE mandates a Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emirati private sector employees from Jan 2026. Non-compliance will block work permits and affect Emiratisation quotas. Read details.
A 24-hour strike by 2000+ contract workers at PGI Chandigarh disrupted surgeries, sanitation & catering. Workers protest unpaid arrears. Details on impact & warnings of indefinite hunger strike.
After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
Lean In & McKinsey's 2025 report reveals a historic ambition gap: US women are less interested in promotions than men. It's not a motivation crisis, but a response to workplace inequity. Discover the data and solutions.
The US has replaced the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system from March 2026. This major policy shift favors experienced, higher-paid professionals, impacting Indian applicants' strategies. Learn what it means for you.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission. While salary hikes are expected from 2026, the commission's recommendations are pending. Get all key facts and expert insights here.
The US is set to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system. Learn how the new rules work, their legal challenges, and what it means for Indian professionals.
A 34-year-old daily wage labourer was found dead in his Maloya house in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating as no suicide note was found. Read for details.
Secondary grade teachers in Chennai continue protests over a Rs. 9,000+ pay disparity. Over 700 detained on Saturday as demands remain unmet. Read the full story.
Bicholim police arrest Ramesh Teli for allegedly killing Lakshmi Shirodkar. The victim's body was found in a parked vehicle near the market. Details inside.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
Nasscom warns Trump's new wage-based H-1B visa system could severely impact Indian IT firms' workforce planning and entry-level hiring in the US. Learn the full implications.
The Trump administration will resume aggressive collection on defaulted federal student loans, including wage garnishment, starting January 2024, ending pandemic-era protections. Millions of borrowers are affected.
Nasscom warns the US move to a wage-weighted H-1B visa system poses legal and economic risks, threatens Indian talent flow, and could weaken US innovation. Learn the full impact.
India's four Labour Codes, set in motion after a 5-year wait, will be fully operational in 2026, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security. EPFO 3.0 aims for speedy PF withdrawals. Read more.
Karnataka's economic growth is overshadowed by stark regional inequalities. An urgent policy overhaul is needed to ensure balanced development across the state. Read the full analysis.
Nasscom warns the US shift to a wage-level-based H-1B visa lottery raises legal and economic issues for India's IT sector. Learn the potential impact and industry response.
New H-1B rules replace lottery with wage-based selection, but a proposed $100,000 filing fee could deter employers, shrinking application pools and skewing outcomes. Expert analysis inside.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection, prioritizing higher-paid foreign workers. New fees and wage hikes add to the challenge for companies and entry-level Indian applicants.