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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'

PM Modi announces Rs 20 trillion stimulus package to jump-start economy

'Self-reliant India' package is around 10% of GDP; lockdown 4.0 is on with new guidelines

Relief & fear: Migrants recall their struggle as railway services start

Many sustained on money sent by family for the last 50 days while some walked 5 hours to reach railway stations

ITC, workers' unions face-off over work, pay cuts during Covid-19: Report

ITC is one of India's top consumer goods company, earning $11 billion in annual sales and manufacturing staples such as flour, noodles and biscuits. It is also India's top cigarette maker

UP to prepare roadmap for labour reforms to fight coronavirus lockdown

The CM directed officials to issue the necessary advisory by tonight pertaining to the operation of the various industries during lockdown 3.0

House panel opposes lay-off payment for workers during natural calamities

The Standing Committee has suggested that the government allow bigger companies to retrench workers, without the need to seek official nod from the government