labour reforms

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

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises the central government on landing of plane in Amritsar carrying deported Indians . (Image Source: ANI)

Punjab govt amends Shops Act to reduce compliance burden on small businesse, 95 percent commercial established to benefit

Establishments with up to 20 employees no longer require registration, just basic information submission. Larger businesses will get deemed registration…

June 4, 2025 21:00 IST

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Pushing labour reform: A work in progress with promising state-level strides

Despite delays in notifying the four codes, it’s good news that states are proactively leading the charge.

April 26, 2025 03:00 IST

labour, Labour productivity, New Education Policy, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Enhancing labour productivity for sustainable and inclusive growth

By enhancing productivity, we empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential.

April 15, 2025 05:00 IST

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Of the four labour codes, states seem the least enthusiastic about occupational safety and working conditions. Inspector raj thrives in…

Updated: May 11, 2023 09:25 IST

Roll-out of labour codes unlikely before 2024 polls

Plan to notify reformist laws from April 1 dropped’

April 3, 2023 02:15 IST

Right path on reforms

Instead of big-bang reforms, Budget must scale up funding of health & education to buttress human capital

December 5, 2022 04:15 IST

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What the New Labour Codes mean for employees?

The colonial-era labour laws designed to address the socio-economic exigencies of the time have outlived their welcome in the new…

September 15, 2022 20:05 IST

Labouring on reform

Four labour codes passed in Parliament in Aug 2019-Sept 2020 are yet to be implemented

September 7, 2022 04:15 IST

More companies are looking at the hybrid work model

Less than 1% techies want five-day week

Survey shows a high 65% know that many people use WFH to moonlight

July 22, 2022 05:00 IST

Almost all states prepared draft rules on labour codes; implementation at an appropriate time: Bhupender Yadav

Earlier in the day, the minister inaugurated a COVID vaccination drive as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav organised by…

July 15, 2022 12:05 IST

Explainer: Labour reforms — a long and slow process

Over 6 years later, 4 labour codes were notified following presidential assent. Though these laws are yet to take effect,…

July 1, 2022 08:42 IST

The study further revealed that 71 per cent of companies have taken some action to assess implications considering the anticipated Labour Code related changes. (Representative image)

64 pc of firms in India expect labour code change to impact P&L, says study

On the other hand, 34 per cent are unsure of making changes to their compensation structure in response to the…

June 22, 2022 18:20 IST

At the very beginning of the Modi government’s tenure, it embarked on the reform path by proposing to amalgamate 29 labour laws into four distinct codes. By doing so, the Centre wanted to bring in a sea change in the way business and industry functions today.

Roll out labour codes in phases: Staffing body

All the four codes – on wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational safety & health (OSH) – were passed…

June 22, 2022 00:45 IST

The first wave of the pandemic hit the country in March-April 2020. According to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the monthly unemployment rate for July 2020 was 7.4 % which rose to 8.35% in August, 6.68% in September, 7.02% in October, 6.5% in November and 9.06% in December 2020.

Labour survey reveals sharp drop in jobless rate in 2020-21

However, according to the usual status (US, unemployment over the past year), the joblessness rate in 2020-21 was lower at…

June 15, 2022 01:45 IST

Some progress made but miles to go: State of Inequality in India Report

The State of Inequality in India Report concedes that while earnings have risen over the years, the benefits of that…

May 19, 2022 01:10 IST

Centre says at least 18 states, UTs have pre-published draft rules for four labour codes

Minister of State for Labour and Employment Rameshwar Teli said 27 states/UTs have pre-published the draft rules for the Code…

March 21, 2022 19:07 IST

Further, there could be safety issues for women. Currently, making dormitories for workers in the industrial premises is not permitted under the laws and therefore Meity is in discussions with the labour ministry to make suitable amendments. (Representative image)

Helping hand: Govt to tweak labour rules for electronics firms

Suitable amendments are expected in the areas of industrial housing at the factory premises, besides a change in working pattern…

Updated: February 21, 2022 11:42 IST

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