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The labour codes are transformational, but they don't favour workers
December 11, 2025 3:07 pm
They represent a serious rollback of workers’ rights and advance long-standing demands of industry on issues such as labour flexibility and minimising statutory obligations
New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers
December 10, 2025 11:50 am
India’s labour market has long been shaped by protective laws that turned into a stranglehold, pulling back its economic potential. The new labour codes represent a comprehensive attempt to correct that imbalance
'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.
Labour reforms will help job creation, expand social security net: India Inc
November 22, 2025 8:50 am
Director-General of the International Labour Organisation, Gilbert F. Houngbo, in a social media post, said social dialogue among government, employers and workers will remain essential as reforms are implemented to ensure they're positive for workers and business.
10 most overworked countries in the world, know where India ranks
September 21, 2024 10:43 am
The findings raise important discussions about work-life balance and labor policies, as India’s workforce continues to push the limits of extended working hours.
Labour codes reforms will help to build a future of work that is safer, fairer
October 07, 2020 8:53 am
The reform measures address basic needs — to revive the economy and tackle barriers in the expansion of firms.
RSS labour wing writes letter to President in protest against labour law relaxations
May 21, 2020 10:02 pm
Calling such a move “illegal”, the union said the move behind the suspension of the labour laws was to attract more investment. These actions, the BMS said, were “misleading, illegal, unwarranted, against humanity and fundamental rights”.
Philippe Van Parijs: ‘Providing a basic income not just about social justice; it is about efficiency also’
September 02, 2019 4:16 am
An increasing number of countries have witnessed a demand for basic income. India too has been evaluating the possibility of such a disbursal.
Maharashtra govt plans centres to register construction workers, expand welfare
January 08, 2018 1:33 am
If proposal gets nod, govt will invite tenders to set up ‘workers facilitation centres’; may also take help of unions
For India to become competitive, simplifying labour laws is essential: Tomoko Nishimoto
August 06, 2015 3:17 am
Nishimoto who is on her first trip to India, said that the proposed amendments to the Child Labour Act need to be debated more.
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