workplace safety
India's New Labour Codes: Universal Social Security and Stronger Worker Protections Implemented Nationwide
Dec 10, 2025 02:23 am CST
India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes replacing 29 outdated laws, introducing universal social security for all workers including gig employees, mandatory appointment letters, statutory minimum wages, and enhanced protections for women workers. The reforms establish a unified framework aimed at strengthening worker rights while simplifying business compliance, with Prime Minister Modi calling it "one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence."
India's New Labour Codes: Transforming Workplaces for Women's Safety, Equality and Economic Empowerment
Nov 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes that significantly improve workplace conditions for women, prohibiting gender discrimination and mandating equal pay. These reforms allow women to work in previously restricted sectors, including night shifts with proper safety measures, and introduce flexible arrangements like work-from-home options. By modernizing 29 existing labour laws, these codes aim to boost female workforce participation, ensure representation in grievance committees, and create a gender-equal environment poised to drive India's economic growth.
Ola Electric Challenges FIR Following Employee's Suicide Alleging Workplace Harassment and Exploitation
Oct 20, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Ola Electric has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge an FIR filed after the suicide of a 38-year-old homologation engineer who left a note accusing senior management of mental harassment and financial exploitation. The company claims the employee never raised complaints while employed and has received protective orders from the court while the investigation continues.
Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Four Women Working in Tamil Nadu Maize Field: Safety Concerns Highlighted
Oct 17, 2025 01:25 am CST
Four women lost their lives in a devastating lightning strike while applying pesticides in a maize field in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, has raised concerns about worker safety during thunderstorms in agricultural settings, as authorities urge locals to exercise caution in open areas during adverse weather conditions.
9 Assam Migrant Workers Killed in Chennai Power Plant Construction Collapse: Officials Launch Investigation
Oct 01, 2025 01:34 am CST
A tragic accident at Chennai's Ennore supercritical power station claimed the lives of nine migrant workers from Assam when an under-construction coal handling enclosure collapsed from a height of 45 feet. One worker survived with injuries. Both Tamil Nadu and Assam governments have announced compensation for the victims' families, while authorities investigate the cause of the collapse that occurred despite workers reportedly wearing safety gear.
Pizza Factory Worker In US Crushed To Death By Robotic Machine In Freak Accident
Sep 21, 2025 12:09 pm CST
The events leading up to his death remain unclear, including how he became trapped in the robotic machinery.