With most companies adopting hybrid work, employers fear that ordering employees back to the office may trigger a wave of resignations.
The National Commission for Women has reviewed and analysed legislation affecting women, and recommended amendments to meet shortcomings.
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
MSMEs are at the heart of India's ambition to become a significant player and contribute to the global supply chain, said the Union Minister for IT.
In one of the largest expansions in the labour market since the beginning of the pandemic, 8.8 million people joined the country's workforce in April.
In a recent episode of HRM TV, Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist, shared key workforce trends from countries in the APAC region.
Recovery was observed over the last few months in sectors like construction, exports, commodities and consumption as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
In view of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, companies are asking workers to continue work from home, or are adopting a hybrid system.
This has allowed a particular startup to hire from a large pool of talent, with 95% of staff working from other locations.
The platform will use artificial intelligence to draw up the best job matches and will offer end-to-end employment related information to jobseekers.
The first phase would see 5,000 such centres set up, with an eventual aim of having a hub present across all Indian cities.
The labour force participation rate in urban areas over the same period was 46.9%, down from 47.2% year-on-year, showed official data.
Under the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, a raise in the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected for employees by the end of this month.
Heads of departments are also called on to ensure that employees wear face masks at all times, and abide by the appropriate social distancing measures.
The unemployment rate fell to 6.57% in January – the lowest since March last year, contributed by a decrease in rural unemployment.
A draft framework will be proposed to the Finance Ministry, with any subsequent changes requiring amendment to the tax laws.
Over the period, 31 million jobs were created in sectors such as manufacturing and education, an increase from 30.8 million in the preceding quarter.
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government is allowing half of its employees below the rank of under secretary to work from home.
The Labour Ministry is planning to implement all four new labour codes in the new fiscal year, set to replace 29 current labour laws.
The Central government has started discussions to set rules to regulate work from home (WFH) amid rising cases of the Omicron variant in the country.
If the country’s new labour codes are implemented, there is a likelihood that workers in India may be able to enjoy a four-day work week in FY2022-2023.
Data on informal workers is scarce and can currently only be collected from an online portal launched in August, called e-Shram.
An expert committee has been set up to form a national employment policy that will help sectors with potential to increase mass employment.
Trade unions in the capital city say higher wages are required to offset the impact of rising inflation in prices of essential commodities.
The government will form a committee to set up India's first National Employment Policy to significantly raise employment in the country.
Gig and platform workers may be reclassified as employees in a major government policy move amid a changing employment landscape.
The majority of businesses have had to resort to remote working as India went into a hard lockdown from March last year, shutting for three months.
It will allow for full-time, part-time, freelance and pro-bono work arrangements, and might include retaining and re-skilling options for older workers.
A government survey has shown a rise in total employment from 23 million reported in 2013-14 to 30.8 million in the second quarter this year.
An advisory council to the prime minister has recommended raising the retirement age in phases, and to focus on creating jobs for older workers.