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Updated on: Apr 2026

Labour Law

The th Pay Commission Could Triple Your Minimum Basic Pay

Apr 4, 2026

Women Professionals in Bengaluru are Against Menstrual Leave

A group of women professionals has filed a public interest litigation PIL in the Karnataka High Co...

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Mar 30, 2026

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Pay Cut for Telangana Employees Who Dont Care for Parents

Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a pioneering bill that mandates a salary deduction for...

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Mar 30, 2026

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Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

In a significant move toward modernizing Indias industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour ...

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Mar 30, 2026

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Labour Law

Your H-1B extension may soon cost significantly much more

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially proposed a transformative rule that would significantly raise the minimum salary requirements for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM (employment-based green card) programs. Released on March 26, 2026, the rule—titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States”—aims to […]

Mar 28, 2026

Labour Law

Odisha’s Gig Workers are Missing Out on Essential Social Security Benefits

Despite a significant surge in app-based services across Odisha, registration of gig and platform workers on the union government’s e-Shram portal remains alarmingly low. Labour and ESI Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the State Assembly on March 24, 2026, that only 17,450 gig workers from the state have enrolled on the platform so far, leaving a vast majority without formal social […]

Mar 28, 2026

Industry

Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank ₹1.6 Lakh Crore

In a high-stakes move to safeguard its reputation, HDFC Bank has appointed three prominent law firms—domestic leaders Trilegal and Wadia Ghandy & Co., alongside a marquee U.S.-based firm—to conduct a rigorous review of the sudden resignation of its Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. The decision, approved during a board meeting on March 23, 2026, follows a week of market turbulence […]

Mar 25, 2026

Labour Law

India’s New Labour Codes 2026: Why Your Take-Home Salary Might Change This April

India’s corporate landscape is undergoing a “Great Rewiring” as the four new Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and OSH—move toward full operationalization in 2026. While the codes officially took effect on November 21, 2025, the recent release of central and state-specific draft rules in early 2026 has triggered a wave of […]

Mar 24, 2026

Compensation

Central Govt Employees Alert: 8th Pay Commission Arrears and Hike Projections for 2026

Central government employees and pensioners are looking at a substantial financial windfall as the 8th Pay Commission gains momentum. According to recent projections, the upcoming pay revision could lead to record-breaking salary increases, with retroactive arrear payouts estimated to reach as high as ₹15 lakh for senior-level officials. The “Fitment Factor” and Salary Projections The […]

Mar 24, 2026

Labour Law

Tamil Nadu Government Amends Maternity Rules for New Joiners

The Government of Tamil Nadu has officially amended the Fundamental Rules to provide more comprehensive maternity leave benefits for its female workforce. This legislative update aims to ensure that women do not lose out on crucial leave entitlements. It addresses administrative technicalities and timing issues related to their entry into government service. Key Amendments to […]

Mar 23, 2026

Labour Law

Can Your Employer Fire You for Vaping? Why This Nestlé Worker Just Won a 27 Lakh Payout

In a significant ruling for labor rights, an employment tribunal has ordered global food giant Nestlé to pay £22,000 (approximately ₹27 lakh) to a former employee. The worker, Luke Billings, was dismissed following allegations that he triggered a factory-wide fire alarm by vaping in a disabled washroom. The Incident and Production Shutdown The dispute traces […]

Mar 20, 2026

Labour Law

Is Paternity Leave Finally Coming to India’s Private Sector? What the SC Told the Centre

In a landmark observation emphasizing that childcare is a shared responsibility, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the Central Government to consider framing a formal law for paternity leave. The Court remarked that parenthood is “not a solitary function” and that the legal recognition of a father’s role in early childcare is essential […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

The Supreme Court Thinks Mandatory Menstrual Leave Might Hurt Female Employment

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a national policy for menstrual leave for female students and working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that such a mandate could unintentionally backfire, potentially discouraging employers from hiring women and creating new barriers […]

Mar 13, 2026