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Uttar Pradesh Revises Farm Worker Wages to ₹252/Day: Who Benefits and How

Uttar Pradesh Revises Farm Worker Wages to ₹252/Day: Who Benefits and How

In a significant effort to improve rural livelihoods, the Uttar Pradesh government has raised the minimum daily wage for agricultural workers to ₹252, that is ₹6,552 a month. The wage increase is expected to affect

Amazon H-1B Salary Data Revealed: What Engineers, Data Scientists & Others Earn in the U.S. 

Amazon H-1B Salary Data Revealed: What Engineers, Data Scientists & Others Earn in the U.S. 

For Indian professionals looking for jobs in the U.S. tech industry, Amazon remains a favorite destination and now the latest data on H-1B visa applications for Q1 2025 has revealed just how much Amazon pays

Australia Welcomes Bill to Protect Penalty Rates for 2.6 Million Workers – Full Details Inside

Australia Welcomes Bill to Protect Penalty Rates for 2.6 Million Workers – Full Details Inside

The Albanese Government has introduced legislation for the first time as an incoming government aimed at protecting penalty and overtime rates for 2.6 million award-reliant workers. The bill fulfills a promise made during the election

Minimum Wage Increased in Meghalaya: Detailed Pay List for Unskilled to Highly Skilled Workers

Minimum Wage Increased in Meghalaya: Detailed Pay List for Unskilled to Highly Skilled Workers

The Meghalaya government has adjusted the minimum wage system across the state to enhance daily wages across all categories of workers. A notification from the Labour Department states that the revised rates are applicable from

PM-SYM Pension Scheme for Unorganised Workers: Eligibility, Occupations Covered & How to Enrol 

PM-SYM Pension Scheme for Unorganised Workers: Eligibility, Occupations Covered & How to Enrol 

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The scheme is administered by LIC and CSC SPV and it is

DA Hike 2025: Central Govt Employees & Pensioners Likely to Get 3-4% Increase Soon

DA Hike 2025: Central Govt Employees & Pensioners Likely to Get 3-4% Increase Soon

Central government employees and pensioners in India are anxiously anticipating a likely dearness allowance (DA) hike of 3-4% in July 2025. This anticipated increase proposed from rising inflation facing the country will increase the current

UK Workers Born Before 1965 May Stop Paying National Insurance – Here’s What the Petition Says

UK Workers Born Before 1965 May Stop Paying National Insurance – Here’s What the Petition Says

There is a growing UK Parliamentary petition asking the government to abolish National Insurance (NI) contributions for workers born in 1965 or before which will include workers aged 60 or over and the policy could

How Will the No Tax on Tips Act Impact Restaurant and Service Workers?

How Will the No Tax on Tips Act Impact Restaurant and Service Workers?

Restaurant and service workers all over the U.S. may see a welcome boost to their take home pay because of the “No Tax on Tips” provision in the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed

Andhra Pradesh Power Workers Protest for Pay Hike and Job Security – Find Out Which Staff Seek Raises

Andhra Pradesh Power Workers Protest for Pay Hike and Job Security – Find Out Which Staff Seek Raises

In Vijayawada, thousands of electricity workers from across the state of Andhra Pradesh protested and demanded overdue pay increases, job security, health benefits and union recognition. Organized by cooperated AITUC-affiliated unions AP Electricity Staff and

What the 2025 Trade Union Law Means for Vietnamese Workers and Their Rights 

What the 2025 Trade Union Law Means for Vietnamese Workers and Their Rights 

Vietnam adopted its new Law on Trade Unions (No. 50/2024/QH15), which goes into effect on July 1, 2025. The Law identifies the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) as the sole organization of employees that is authorized to