Labour Reforms

Should Indians work longer for less pay? A proposal in the Economic Survey sparks debate

It comes at a time when governments, both at the Centre and in the states, are pushing for longer work hours in factories and even the IT sector.

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· Jul 24, 2024 · 06:30 am
New labour codes to allow 4-day work week, says Centre

The 48-hour weekly limit on working hours will continue, which may lead to longer daily shifts.

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· Feb 09, 2021 · 02:51 pm
‘Modi promoting new forms of slavery’: Congress on proposal to increase daily working hours to 12

Party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said the BJP has now given ‘an open license’ to suppress the working and manufacturing class.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 23, 2020 · 09:16 pm

Can India’s draft labour code really bring social security to its informal workers?

Trade unionists fear a large part of the unorganised sector might be left out of the ambit of the government’s labour code on social security.

Aarefa Johari
· Jan 22, 2019 · 09:00 am
As Kerala bids for investor-friendly image with new labour policy, mechanisation threatens jobs

Trade unions insist Left government must address workers’ fears, demand rehabilitation plan.

TA Ameerudheen
· May 19, 2018 · 06:30 am
Centre to bear full 12% EPF contribution of new staff in informal sector

The move will generate nearly one crore new employment opportunities, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said.

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· Mar 30, 2018 · 07:36 am

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Labour Reforms

Should Indians work longer for less pay? A proposal in the Economic Survey sparks debate

It comes at a time when governments, both at the Centre and in the states, are pushing for longer work hours in factories and even the IT sector.

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The 48-hour weekly limit on working hours will continue, which may lead to longer daily shifts.

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