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India’s new labour codes allow certain fixed-term and contract employees to claim gratuity after one year of continuous service, instead of five years earlier. The rules, effective November 21, 2025, aim to expand post-employment benefits for formal sector workers.

India’s new labour codes promise simplification and economic growth, but gaps in implementation, diluted worker protections and increasing centralisation raise serious concerns

India’s landmark labour reforms promise change, but can they break the wage stagnation trap and create more jobs? That’s the real question

A closer look reveals that the reforms prioritise employer flexibility over worker security, raising concerns about long-term labour welfare

SCCL trade unions staged a protest in Kothagudem against the Centre’s decision to replace 29 labour laws with four labour codes. Union leaders accused the government of undermining workers’ rights and announced black-badge protests and memoranda submissions across SCCL area

Telangana Medical and Sales Representatives Union (TMSRU) protested at the Karimnagar Collectorate against the Union government’s four new labour codes, demanding the revival of old laws, reinstatement of the Sales Promotion Employees Act 1976, and legitimate working conditions for staff

Members of the Telangana Medical and Sales Representatives Union protested at Karimnagar Collectorate against the Union government’s new labour codes. They demanded the restoration of old labour laws and revival of the Sales Promotion Employees Act (SPE Act) 1976 to protect workers’ rights.

ILO’s proposal to create binding global standards for gig and platform workers marks a turning point for labour rights

By Dr K Srinivasa Rao With the change in the operating ecosystem driven by technology and the evolution of the gig working community, the archaic labour laws need reforms. The possibility of process reforms, automation and enhanced scope to use tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and robotics calls for improved capacity of […]

Kothagudem: Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner ( Central) D Srinivasulu has asked the SCCL management and contractors to uphold contract workers’ rights. He spoke at an awareness programme organised for the officers, principal employers, contractors and contract workers working in Kothagudem, Yellandu, Manugur and the Corporate Areas to create awareness about the worker’s rights under different […]

All government offices and major business establishments remained closed across Kerala, the lone state in the country ruled by a Marxist government.

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman said India is committed to the global economy and opening trade orde