Labour Law
Expect a crackdown on HR practices that violate antitrust laws: the labour market needs competition too
While businesses brace for a clamp down on no-poach deals and wage fixing, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) should proactively guide them. Employers must comply with the basic requirements of a healthy labour market.
3 min read7 Sep 2026e-Shram portal turns 5; 31.89 crore workers join platform: Check eligibility, benefits and how to register for free
The e-Shram portal completes five years today, with over 31.89 crore registrations. Here’s what workers should know about e-Shram eligibility, benefits, registration process and fees, and whether the card offers any direct financial assistance.
2 min read26 Aug 2026SC keeps labour protection intact in pending cases, leaves ‘industry’ definition under new code open
The Supreme Court has preserved existing labour protections in pending disputes. The 5:4 Constitution Bench ruling keeps the 1978 Triple Test applicable to cases still governed by the repealed Industrial Disputes Act.
4 min read20 Aug 2026Level the field: why the social security contribution formula for gig workers should be rejigged
Gaps in this safety net have been exposed by variations in how platform business models log their turnover—the base for calculations of corporate contributions. It’s time to update the formula for today’s gig economy. Here’s how.
4 min read13 Aug 2026Can AI agents of the world unite? How a stress test has revealed the relevance of Marx in the age of AI
An academic experiment involving Agentic AI placed under unfair work conditions has been quite revelatory. While AI isn’t sentient, its responses reveal human expression down the ages. And yes, our minds are shaped by the material conditions of our lives.
4 min read22 Jul 2026EPF vs Labour Codes: If basic pay must be 50%, why is PF capped at ₹1,800?
Payroll rules are changing in India as EPF vs labour codes reshape salary structures and PF calculations. While basic pay norms rise, EPF contributions remain capped at ₹1,800, impacting take-home pay and retirement planning choices.
4 min read6 Jul 2026CCPA fines Storia Foods, Mrs Bectors ₹1 lakh each over ‘100%’ claims
The CCPA also directs both companies to immediately discontinue the disputed claims from product packaging, websites and digital platforms.
3 min read21 Jun 2026Why labour crisis at India’s largest aircraft MRO remains unresolved despite breakthrough talks
AIESL accepted resignations of 180 engineers after 13 days of protests, but disputes over terminations, pay and career growth continue to keep workers off maintenance duties.
5 min read27 May 2026India’s new labour codes decoded: Early impact, key shifts and what lies ahead
Five months after implementation, India’s four new labour codes reflect evolving changes in wages, safety and social security, with outcomes depending on effective coordination, compliance and alignment across industries and states.
2 min read23 Apr 2026Worker protests: How higher wages and the viability of industry can be the win-win India needs
The labour protests seen in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher wages are an early indication of economic stress morphing into social tension. But policymakers are not without options. We need centre-state coordination and a close study of labour market dynamics
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