minimum wages

Revised minimum wages May Draw More Migrant Workers to Telangana

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation concerning wages, employee status, and welfare benefits for priests and staff in state-controlled temples. The bench suggested the petitioner withdraw the plea and approach relevant authorities instead, noting their unwillingness to delve into the matter of temple priest earnings.

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Assistant police personnel in Jharkhand's extremist-hit areas have submitted a memorandum to the finance minister seeking an extension of their service contracts, which are set to expire in August. Appointed in 2017, these 2,500 officers are seeking timely renewal to avoid discharge, alongside demands for regularization and better wages.

Actress Kirti Kulhari faced online criticism after a video surfaced where she questioned the salary of her domestic help. She expressed surprise at being charged Rs 10,000 for two hours of work, including sweeping, mopping, and dishes. Netizens and celebrities like Mini Mathur argued the amount was low, with some calling it below minimum wage. Read on to know more in detail.

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One of the most important changes under the new framework relates to the revised method of calculating wages. Since the definition of wages has been expanded, the base used for computing employee benefits is also expected to increase.

Factories told to ensure weekly leave and emergency care

Say Graded Pay Scale, 35% Revision Not Implemented

IFFCO honored women achievers from Jammu & Kashmir and Gujarat for the first time at its 55th AGM, recognizing their contributions to agriculture and women's empowerment. The cooperative reported a profit of Rs 4,585 crore and announced employee incentives, including a minimum wage of Rs 20,000 for lower-level staff.

While hearing allegations of custodial torture, the bench clarified that it was not willing to accept a video conference appearance despite the state counsel’s offer to do so

An Amazon job listing for an operations manager in Hyderabad, requiring employees to stand and walk for up to 12 hours, has ignited a fierce online debate. While many expressed shock and criticized the demanding physical expectations, others pointed out similar conditions in various labor-intensive sectors, dividing internet users on workplace norms.

Contract workers in India may soon see a mandatory 2% annual salary increase under new central labour code rules. This provision, effective May 8, 2026, targets 'regularly employed' contract staff, potentially reclassifying them and offering enhanced protections. The rule applies to central government-controlled sectors, with states needing to adopt similar measures for wider implementation.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK job market, particularly impacting writing, translation, and creative sectors. Companies are leveraging AI for cost reduction, leading to fewer opportunities and lower pay for workers in these fields. This shift, with over two-thirds of British workers potentially affected, raises concerns about rising unemployment during the transition period.

SC Asks Police To Produce Aditya Anand, Rupesh Roy After Plea Claims Custodial Torture

The Minister said that the proposed CBDC-based model will gradually be operationalised at ration shops and integrated with banking systems, including private banks in the future.