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2-day full and final settlement post employee’s resignation now mandatory under Labour Codes — What it means for employers

India’s new Labour Codes mandate that employers must complete full and final settlement within two working days of an employee’s…

November 30, 2025 20:51 IST

For employers and businesses, the new law provides greater room for flexibility to restructure their operations, scale the workforce and respond quickly to the market conditions.

Can new labour codes trigger mass layoffs?- Unions raise the red flag on norms for industrial units

Under the IRC, prior government approval is needed only if an establishment has 300 or more workers. As per the…

November 28, 2025 15:16 IST

‘Kerala will not carry Centre’s four labour codes,’ says Labour Minister Sivankutty

Sivankutty said the state would not take any position that harms workers and announced that a meeting will soon be…

Updated: November 27, 2025 13:52 IST

While the stated objective of the new code is ‘ease of doing business’, its real test will lie in implementation.

‘Overtime may now attract 2X pay,’ says Deloitte; companies may restructure salaries

However, experts suggest that there are a few negative attributions that might come with this, one of them being companies…

November 26, 2025 16:03 IST

Labour codes to widen social security cover to 85% in 3 years: SBI report

Rs 75,000-cr consumption boost seen.

November 25, 2025 20:20 IST

India’s labour reforms can create 77 lakh new jobs, cut unemployment by 1.3%: Report

This assessment is based on the current labour force participation rate of individuals aged 15 years and above at 60.1…

November 25, 2025 20:00 IST

‘New labour code won’t disrupt IT hiring’: Q&A with Sindhu Gangadharan, chairperson NASSCOM

“Our focus is on strategic realignment, doubling down on business AI and related domains. We continue to hire for roles…

November 24, 2025 19:40 IST

Labour Codes: Women workers allowed to add parents-in-law as dependents

Female employees can now add parents-in-law as dependents under new labour laws – Family definition tweaked

Under the new labour laws, the coverage has been extended to maternal grandparents, and in the case of female employees,…

November 24, 2025 17:36 IST

50% wage rule in Labour Codes explained: Smaller in-hand salary, bigger PF and gratuity — Here’s what’s changing

India’s new Labour Codes have introduced a uniform definition of wages, ensuring that basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance…

November 24, 2025 12:57 IST

New Labour Codes: Rs 20 lakh gratuity limit, double overtime pay and 1-day leave for every 20 days

New Labour Codes: Rs 20 lakh tax-free gratuity, double overtime pay and 1-day leave for every 20 days — Key takeaways

India’s new Labour Codes mark a major shift in worker protections, especially with three powerful reforms that directly impact financial…

Updated: November 23, 2025 15:33 IST

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‘Anti worker and pro employer’ – Why Unions have rejected new Labour rules

“This Union government has made effective the labour codes to cater to the demands of employers’ representatives,” the unions said…

November 22, 2025 13:15 IST

Five years on, 4 labour codes come into effect; rules expected in a week, says official

Overhaul of workforce governance consolidates 29 laws.

November 22, 2025 07:06 IST

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‘Shramev Jayate’: PM Modi hails implementation of four ‘progressive’ labour codes

Many of India’s labour laws were framed in the pre-Independence and early post-Independence era, at a time when the economy…

November 21, 2025 22:39 IST

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From night shifts to equal pay: What India’s new Labour Codes mean for women employees

The rollout replaces 29 existing Central labour laws, merging them into four streamlined codes, a move the Centre has described…

Updated: November 21, 2025 19:39 IST

Govt cuts gratuity eligibility to 1 year from 5 under new Labour Codes

Govt cuts gratuity eligibility to 1 year from 5 years under new Labour Codes

This historic change is part of the broader overhaul of 29 old labour laws into four modern Labour Codes, aimed…

November 21, 2025 18:33 IST

Labour Codes come into effect: All workers to get PF, ESIC, insurance and other social security benefits

Among the many landmark decisions that are part of these 4 Labour Codes, the government has said that under Code…

November 21, 2025 17:58 IST

When is Labour Day in the US? Know all about its history, significance, original founder and more

According to the official website of the U.S. Department of Labour, the first Labour Day parade took place in New…

August 26, 2025 16:56 IST

Nationwide Strike: People join Bharat Bandh against centre's policies. (Image Source: ANI and PTI)

Strikes, roadblocks, chaos: How Bharat Bandh disrupted India – In pics

A nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ has led to widespread protests and disruptions in Indian cities, as 10 central trade unions and…

July 9, 2025 18:39 IST

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Reliance Industries restructures consumer brands, RCPL dissolved, New RCPL formed

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Reliance Industries has restructured its consumer brands business by dissolving RCPL and creating a new entity, New RCPL, effective from December 1. This includes the demerger of the consumer brands business from RRVL and its transfer to New RCPL, making it an 83.56% direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries.

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