Labour Laws

Back to the grind: Workers in Andhra Pradesh were clocking 10-hour days before pandemic too

In 2023–24, workers in Andhra Pradesh logged 47.4 hours a week against 46.5 in Tamil Nadu, 45.6 in Kerala, and 47.1 in Karnataka

Centre sees no immediate need to notify new Labour Codes as states fall in line

Around 30 states/UTs have published the draft rules in line with the four Codes, and most (about 20) have implemented those changes. But given the reluctance of the labour unions, the Centre has not formally notified them, officials say.

Infosys layoffs: Nasscom defends tech industry, says companies follow performance-driven hiring, adhere to local laws

Nasscom said in a statement that the global tech industry, which is largely customer-focused, operates on a merit-based system, emphasising high-tech skills to meet evolving customer demands.

Is 90 Hours a Week Legal? Here’s What Indian Labour Laws Say About Overtime

Can Indian employees legally work 90 hours a week? We break down what labour laws say about overtime, mental health, and work-life balance. Learn how corporate culture and evolving labour codes impact your rights. Watch now to stay informed

The real reason why Karnataka government is increasing working hours of IT employees

The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act mandates employee consent for overtime and proposes double pay. However, the IT employees' union opposes the move and has decided to stage a protest on August 3.

Karnataka IT employees' union opposes government's decision to extend exemption from labour laws for tech firms

In a circular dated June 10, Karnataka government extended the exemption for IT, ITeS, startups, animation, gaming, computer graphics, telecom, and BPO industries for another five years.

'Labour laws contribute 47% of nearly 70k compliances in the country': Teamlease white paper

According to the paper, state-level compliances to labour laws constitute 31,605, i.e. 97 percent of the total labour-related obligations while union-level compliances constitute to about 937

Exclusive: Centre seeks faster review of provisions to decriminalise various Acts

Moneycontrol has learnt that in the runup to the Union Budget, the group will shortlist provisions in various Acts in which imprisonment can be done away and replaced with a penalty. The Income Tax Act, Central Excise Act and Central Goods and Services Tax Act are also being looked at

Exclusive | Ease of doing business likely on govt's focus in Union Budget

Budget 2024-25: The government’s priority will be to work on labour laws and decriminalise certain key provisions in the laws. This is a key area because India has one of the largest workforces in the world

New labour laws: Companies need to pay employees in case of more than 30 unused leaves

According to the ‘Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code’ — one of the 4 labour laws, ’employee’ in this case means those who are not in managerial or supervisory roles.

Why gig workers in India can’t unionise, despite poor working conditions?

India’s traditional labour laws don’t cover the growing fleet of gig workers, working under exploitative conditions. The labour unions are doing their bit but issues remain unaddressed.

Two 10-year-olds found working at a US McDonald's till 2 am without pay in bombshell investigation

The two children were employed – but not paid – and sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. at the Louisville McDonald's outlet.

Five laws that every salaried employee should be aware of

Experts declutter laws related to layoffs, sexual harassment, gratuity, maternity benefits and insurance.

India’s new labour codes need to be implemented immediately

The protracted delay in implementing the new labour laws is having an impact on the pace of the industrial recovery

Future Wise podcast | How will the labour law changes affect employees?

M Saraswathy talks to PS Viswanath, CFO, Randstad India to find out the real impact on employees.

What the proposed Labour Codes mean for employers and employees

The Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code were passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament in 2020 amidst massive criticism and protests. In the Monsoon Session of 2019, the Code on Wages had been passed. Together, these four codes merge 44 pre-existing labour laws.

Labour Codes to allow four-day work week, ESIC coverage

Major reforms on the anvil for gig, informal and construction workers; budget proposal to bar employers from taking deduction of the delayed amount of social security, on cards

iPhone manufacturing facility violence: Fault lines run deep among contract workers

At Wistron's iPhone manufacturing facility in Karnataka, property and goods worth crores were vandalised. Payment delays and the failure of the company to resolve the issue are believed to be triggered the violence.

Centre to review state laws for 'conflict' with labour codes: Report

Labour is a joint subject shared by states and the Centre – which has led to several stalemates when it comes to issues such as wages, employment, social security, and industries

Explained: The four labour codes and what they mean for India's workforce

The four labour codes that aimed to streamline and simplify existing laws have drawn mixed responses. While they have been welcomed by industry as a spur to employment generation, trade unions and opposition parties view them as being anti-labour and heavily tilted in favour of employers.

Centre’s railways reforms continue unabated