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Recent strike by gig workers raises questions about their rights and the responsibility of companies.

Gig workers srike: There are no easy villains or answers

January 09, 2026 8:39 am

The striking workers were described as a small minority of “miscreants”.

Advocate Gayatri Singh interview on newly enacted labour laws

'Totally meant for business houses': Senior advocate Gayatri Singh on new Labour Codes

December 03, 2025 3:03 pm

New labour codes in India, Gayatri singh interview: Singh, who specialises in labour laws, says there is a separate section for gig and platform workers, but they are not considered as workers and agricultural workers.

There is likely to be some moderation in growth in the second half of the year as India’s exports feel the pinch of high US tariffs

How India’s 4 labour codes aim to improve wages and worker safety

November 22, 2025 8:49 am

In a landmark move, the government on Friday implemented the four Labour Codes, pending since 2020, introducing worker-friendly measures.

Recognising trade union as negotiating council: Draft rules published

May 05, 2021 12:01 am

These rules are in addition to the already published draft rules for the IR Code which were circulated in October last year.

Tripartite panel to review industrial relations code

May 08, 2015 2:56 am

Code seeks to merge 3 Central labour laws, allow easier closing down norms.

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Labour law reforms give Rajasthan competitive edge

May 06, 2015 2:31 am

The event is part of a series of domestic and international roadshows, which were earlier held in Germany, Japan, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata

The Rajasthan route

June 09, 2014 12:19 am

State government shows the way forward on labour law reform. But bolder change is necessary

Rajasthan shows way in labour reforms

June 08, 2014 7:50 am

RAJE Govt: Clears amendments to Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour Act, Factories Act

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