employee rights
Understanding India's Right to Disconnect Bill: Protecting Employees from After-Hours Work Communications
Dec 07, 2025 12:59 pm CST
The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule in the Lok Sabha, aims to grant employees the legal right to refuse work-related communications outside official hours. This landmark legislation addresses growing concerns about constant digital availability, work-related stress, and work-life balance in India's demanding 48-hour work week environment, while establishing mechanisms for emergency communications and overtime compensation.
Indian Parliament Introduces Key Employee Rights and Social Reform Bills: Right to Disconnect and Menstrual Benefits Legislation
Dec 06, 2025 02:06 am CST
The Indian Lok Sabha has introduced multiple significant private member bills including the Right to Disconnect Bill allowing employees to ignore work communications outside office hours, Menstrual Benefits legislation supporting women in the workplace, a Tamil Nadu NEET exemption proposal, and bills addressing death penalty abolition and journalist protection. These legislative proposals reflect evolving workplace standards and social reforms under consideration in India's parliament.
Ola Engineer's Suicide Raises Serious Allegations Against Bhavish Aggarwal and Management
Oct 20, 2025 05:00 pm CST
A 38-year-old Ola Electric engineer's suicide has led to serious allegations against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and management, with a 28-page suicide note claiming workplace harassment and financial exploitation. While police have filed a case against Ola's leadership, the company denies any complaints were raised and has challenged the FIR in Karnataka High Court, highlighting the growing concerns about workplace culture in India's tech sector.
Indian Company Forces Employees to Fund Their Own Diwali Celebration: Workplace Ethics Questioned
Oct 08, 2025 02:56 pm CST
An Indian company has sparked online controversy by requiring employees to pay for their own Diwali celebration. The mandatory contributions of Rs 1,200 per team member and Rs 2,000 for leads have raised questions about workplace ethics and corporate responsibility during festive seasons. The situation highlights growing concerns about mandatory workplace events and financial expectations placed on employees during cultural celebrations.
"Was Pressured To Resign, Threatened": Indian Techie Recalls Ordeal
Sep 15, 2025 08:42 pm CST
An employee of an Indian tech company has claimed he refused to tender his resignation despite repeated attempts and incessant pressure from the company's Human Resources team. The junior professional described the ordeal as "mental harassment".