Workers

Almost 70% of corporates in India availed the services of gig workers at least once last year for major organizational issues such as design of policies, shows research. (Photo: Tribhuwan Sharma/ Hindustan Times)

The perks that gig workers miss out on

5 min read . 05 Nov 2019

Easing financial constraints has psychological benefits and can boost productivity, suggests new research. (Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

Easing financial strain boosts productivity

1 min read . 29 Oct 2019

The PFRDA runs the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and National Pension System (NPS) schemes, and has around 3 crore subscribers currently (Photo: iStock)

PFRDA aims to cover 45 crore unorganised sector workers

1 min read . 19 Oct 2019

The Supreme Court observed that if any person is aggrieved by the notification, he shall be entitled to take recourse to legal remedies available in law. (Photo: Mint)

Supreme Court allows Delhi govt to notify higher minimum wages for workers

1 min read . 17 Oct 2019

Delivery boys and drivers of Uber, Ola, Zomato , Swiggy and others do their jobs for money (Mint file)

Opinion | What’s good for gig workers

1 min read . 19 Sep 2019

India does not have a complete and concrete action plan for these category of workers

Draft code proposes social security for all informal, gig workers

2 min read . 19 Sep 2019

Why do migrants throng Delhi and Mumbai for work?

Why do migrants throng Delhi and Mumbai for work?

2 min read . 13 Aug 2019

Where migrants move in search of livelihood in India

Where migrants move in search of livelihood in India

2 min read . 08 Aug 2019

Overall, 72% of regular workers earned below the minimum monthly salary of ₹18,000 prescribed by the 7th Pay Commission (Mint file)

Most regular jobs in India don’t pay well: PLFS

4 min read . 06 Aug 2019

The government had announced the scheme in the February 2019 interim budget, promising to provide pension of ₹3,000 per month. (Reuters)

Govt aims to enrol 150 million workers under PM pension scheme

2 min read . 01 Aug 2019

Cement makers to hire more women from entry to board levels

Cement makers to hire more women from entry to board levels

1 min read . 25 Jun 2019

PM Modi launches a monthly pension scheme of ₹3,000: 5 things to know

PM Modi launches a monthly pension scheme of ₹3,000: 5 things to know

1 min read . 06 Mar 2019

How severely will wage hikes impact cement firms?

How severely will wage hikes impact cement firms?

1 min read . 24 Feb 2019

Decoding Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan pension plan

Decoding Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan pension plan

3 min read . 23 Feb 2019

Eligible subscribers can enrol by visiting their nearest common service centres. Photo: Mint (Mint)

Informal sectors workers can start enrolling for ₹3,000 monthly pension scheme

1 min read . 18 Feb 2019

Govt expands scope of flagship pension scheme ahead of rollout

2 min read . 15 Feb 2019

How a UP carpenter rebuilt his life after migrating to Kerala

How a UP carpenter rebuilt his life after migrating to Kerala

2 min read . 30 Jan 2019

Cabinet approves India-Kuwait pact on domestic workers

Cabinet approves India-Kuwait pact on domestic workers

1 min read . 23 Jan 2019

H-1B workers themselves are underpaid, vulnerable to abuse, and frequently placed in poor working conditions, says a report

H-1B visa workers are ‘underpaid’: US think-tank

2 min read . 17 Jan 2019

The great migration wave was east-bound in the 19th century; west-bound in the 20th, and appears to be south-bound in the 21st century. Photographs: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

A million migrations: Journeys in search of jobs

9 min read . 17 Jan 2019