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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.
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.