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India's New Labour Codes: 12 Essential Changes Affecting Employee Rights, Benefits and Working Conditions
Nov 23, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India has implemented four new labour codes consolidating 29 existing regulations, bringing significant changes to employment terms across all sectors. Key reforms include universal minimum wage protection, redefined wage structures, social security for gig workers, faster gratuity eligibility, mandatory employment documentation, and provisions for work-from-home arrangements. These changes impact earnings, benefits, and workplace rights for full-time, contract, and digital platform workers.
Historic Victory: Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York's First Muslim and South Asian Mayor, Receives Praise from Shashi Tharoor
Nov 05, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, first of South Asian heritage, and youngest in over a century. His grassroots campaign focusing on affordable housing and economic equality secured a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo, earning praise from Indian politician Shashi Tharoor and driving record voter turnout.
Japan's Unemployment Rate Rises to Highest Level in Over a Year Amid Labor Market Shifts
Oct 03, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Japan's unemployment rate increased to 2.6% in August, signaling potential changes in the labor market as companies face chronic worker shortages and wage pressures. Despite this slight cooling, the overall job market remains tight, with businesses increasingly turning to foreign workers and wage increases to address staffing challenges amid speculation about another Bank of Japan rate hike.
Minimum Wage For Domestic Workers? Karnataka Plans 5% Welfare Cess
Sep 20, 2025 08:53 pm CST
It was only recently that the Karnataka Labour department brought in a bill to provide social security to gig workers in Karnataka, close on the heels of that, now a bill for social security of domestic workers in its planning stages.