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Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Without laws specific to the pandemic, compensation is left to the discretion of companies

India coronavirus dispatch: Rethinking housing scene for workers post Covid

Scientists warn of potential Covid-linked brain damage, how fever clinics are faring, and has Delhi crossed its peak?-a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Another Covid-19 wave can result in loss of 340 million jobs: ILO

The number of working hours lost across the world in the first half of 2020 was significantly worse than previously estimated.

Labour laws are not the reason hindering India's rapid industrialisation

Even in India, labour problem is low down on an entrepreneur's wish list. Corruption of labour inspector is quoted as a reason.

Without cash support, middle class will become the new poor, warns Rahul

He cited a Business Standard report about the plight of retrenched workers of a private company, who were staring at a long battle ahead.

Frontline Covid-19 workers should be encouraged, not ostracised: Bombay HC

The state government had opposed the plea saying the petitioner should be more sensitive towards the essential workers who are engaged in combating the pandemic

22% workers lost jobs due to Covid-19 lockdown in northern states: Survey

Based on analysis of data from 510 responses, the study revealed a devastating impact of lockdown 1.0 on employment scenario in the surveyed states

Unemployment rate falls to 5.8% in 2018-19 from over a four-decade high

The unemployment rate in 2017-18 had risen to 6.1%, compared to 2.2% in 2011-12, according to the results of the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the National Statistical Office.

The indignity of labour laws

Suspending the entire labour law as some states have tried is not sustainable

Dismantling of labour laws will take away workers' protection, says Ex-CEA

India's January-March GDP growth sank to 3.1 per cent, a low not seen in at least 17 years

Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

Fourth tweak in social security Bill likely to cover more workers

The current social security laws in India exclude about 90 per cent of the workforce - mainly in the unorganised sector.

Labour pains: Thane's MSMEs operating at 10-15% capacity amid lockdown

The third of a five-part series looks at how lack of manpower and cash flow issues have put small units in dire straits despite govt announcing a Rs 3-trn package

Doing away with labour laws is not feasible: Santosh Kumar Gangwar

Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar tells Somesh Jha that most workers have returned home and they will join back the workforce after monsoon.

Many manufacturing companies weighed labour cost cuts even before lockdown

Salary and wage bill for manufacturers was down around 1% YoY in Jan-Mar

Covid-19 crisis: 80% MSMEs in Sonipat hub await their turn to open

The first of a five-part series captures the restlessness of workers in Haryana's industrial clusters struggling to restart operations

Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws

UP, Gujarat govts are seeking to suspend major labour laws via this route; ministry firming up its response

Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws

So far, 17 parties have agreed to take part in the meeting via video-conferencing, but the SP and the BSP are yet to confirm their attendance.

Life after lockdown: Ramping up isn't easy with curbs, labour shortages

The first of a three-part series looks at how manufacturing units are gearing up to the new normal

Labour law changes in India should adhere to global standards, says ILO

'Such amendments should emanate from tripartite consultation involving the government, workers and employers'