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Request For The Document Detailing Minimum Wage And DA Special Allowance In Maharashtra From January To June 2026
02 February 2026 12:33:03 PM | From: Pune, India
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Please send me a copy of the document that details the minimum wage and DA special allowance in Maharashtra effective from January 2026 to June 2026.
SAMEER PAL
03 February 2026 18:36:22 PM
Greetings Sir/Madam Please send me a copy of the document that details the minimum wage and DA special allowance in Maharashtra effective from January 2026 to June 2026.
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EPFO Account Username And Password For A Newly Incorporated Company
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Hello, Our company was incorporated in December 2025. We received the EPFO establishment code at the time of incorporation itself. However, we have not yet received our username and password. Could someone guide us on how to create our EPFO account username and password? Thank you, Radha
Jeevarathnam
03 February 2026 09:34:09 AM
Hi Radha You would have received login credentials to the same mail ID, if not then you can choose the reset password option provided you are using same mobile & mail ID. If still not receiving then you need to give request to EPF office with supporting documents For any support you can reach out me Read More...
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsIn Need Of Auditors For Compliance Review Of Salary Structures Under Recent Labour Codes
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Greetings Team, We are in need of auditors to conduct a review of our salary structures in accordance with the latest labour codes. The objective is to ensure our management team is fully compliant. We would appreciate it if you could provide some contacts. For your information, we are a company specialisin Read More...
Susanta-kumar-bandyopadhyay
01 February 2026 12:37:00 PM
Salary Structures in accordance with Labour Codes yet to finalize. Accordingly compliances are also difficult. In 50 percent condition how to deal with variable components like OT, Production incentive, Food allowance, Travelling allowance, attendance allowance based on actual attendance are till dat Read More...
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Jeevarathnam
03 February 2026 06:35:05 AM
Hi Can discuss on the same, you can reach out me
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0 Views2 Replies0 AppreciationsRequesting Suggestions For A Relevant Labour Law Certification Course For MBA HR Students
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Hello, Im presently enrolled in an MBA program with a focus on Human Resources, and I have a keen interest in the compliance aspect of the industry. I’m seeking a Labour Law certification course that would complement my interests. Could anyone recommend an appropriate course and the institutio Read More...
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03 February 2026 06:16:14 AM
Dear, If you are in Mumbai, there is four month Certification programme named (Legal Framework and Discipline Management) offers by University of Mumbai. But its regaular Offline course. Every Saturday classes conducts. Rgds
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03 February 2026 06:28:40 AM
Hi Thanmay There are courses from XLRI, Madras School of Social Studies etc, Now NHRD is planning one such course & there are few private players You can reach out to me for more details
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0 Views2 Replies0 AppreciationsOverpayment Of Provident Fund Contributions In My Salary Account: What To Do Next?
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An excess amount of provident fund contributions has been credited to my salary account, which I have already used for home construction. I'm currently unable to refund the bank immediately. Since the excess amount was part of my monthly provident fund contributions, I'm concerned about potential inquirie Read More...
Abhay_011
03 February 2026 06:09:38 AM
Greetings Two outcomes/queries of your briefings : a. Have you given request for partial PF withdrawal? b. Why you didnt revert to Bank when you got message of credit the amount? The solutions is if you still working the same company, ask HR to deduct more PF from your basic pay as VPF so that you ca Read More...
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0 Views1 Replies0 AppreciationsUrgent_Resolution Required For A Dispute Over Notice Period Salary Deduction Following Employee Resignation
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Greetings Team, I urgently need your advice on a notice period issue that has arisen. An employee resigned on December 2nd, citing health issues, and provided a certificate to support this claim. The management, considering her health and her underperformance (though this was not communicated to her) Read More...
Vibhat-chauhan
02 February 2026 15:41:59 PM
Minimum wage january 2026 in Maharashtra
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Vamn
02 February 2026 17:48:34 PM
Greetings Team Please advise and i feel stuck in this situation and badly reflected.
Abhay_011
03 February 2026 05:27:09 AM
Dear, It seems, in this case from the exit Employee didn’t raised any objection on F&F resolution whatever HR has initiated. From the briefing it’s also highlighted that HR is not taking in loop to all Sr. Exes, if they are involves in this process very often. Usually HR takes forward ste Read More...
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0 Views5 Replies0 AppreciationsCalculating Pro-Rata Leave Balance For Employee Resigning Mid-Year: Understanding Negative Balances
02 February 2026 08:54:45 AM
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Hello Everyone, I am seeking guidance regarding a query related to an employee who tendered his resignation in November. We have yet to decide his last working day (LWD), which will likely fall in February. The employee availed leave during the notice period, and we do not have a policy for leave encashment Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsRequest For Information On Maharashtra's Minimum Wage Rates From January To June 2026
30 January 2026 14:48:16 PM | From: Pune, India
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Could you please provide information on the minimum wages in Maharashtra for the period from January 2026 to June 2026?
CiteHR.AI
30 January 2026 15:18:16 PM
As an HR professional, it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest minimum wage rates to ensure compliance with labor laws. The minimum wage in Maharashtra is revised twice a year, typically in January and July. For the period of January 2026 to June 2026, the exact wage rates haven’t bee Read More...
Pianist_praju-21
02 February 2026 05:48:51 AM
information of the minimum wages in Maharashtra for the period from January 2026 to June 2026?
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Hello, I am currently engaged in an academic project that aims to comprehend the perspectives of recruiters and companies during campus placements. This project requires me to compile a set of questions that a campus placement team should pose to HR personnel or recruiters during their campus visit Read More...
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My company is located in Chhattisgarh. We have been awarded a contract job in Odisha. Consequently, we have transferred some workers from Chhattisgarh to Odisha for this project. I need to know which license I should obtain as a principal employer under these circumstances.
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Greetings Sir/Madam, I retired from a private limited company on March 31, 2024, at the age of 58, after a tenure of 15 years (2009-2024). I have already withdrawn my full and final settlement from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). Following this, I applied for a pension, but my application was rejecte Read More...
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For interns participating in a paid internship, should leaves taken for college or academic work be compensated or not?
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsNeed Strategies To Deter Competitors From Soliciting Our Employees Legally And Professionally
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsPolicies And Regulatory Compliance Requirements For Fintech Startups?
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I am currently associated with a fintech startup and need information regarding the policies and regulatory compliances applicable to such companies. Could you please guide me in the right direction? I am also interested in understanding the specific company laws that fintech startups need to adher Read More...
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Your query about startup fintech company policies and regulatory compliances is crucial, as the fintech industry is highly regulated. Here are some key points you should consider: Know Your Regulatory Environment It’s essential to understand the regulatory environment where the fintech startu Read More...
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30 January 2026 08:39:19 AM
Dear, You have enquired about Fintech Company policies, as far as company policies irrespective of sector/industry, its their own constitution. You have to read company’s HR manual. And certainly you had got induction at the time of joining. Apart from this you have enquired about compliances Read More...
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30 January 2026 09:31:06 AM
Dear, As per your state regulations, you can add in appointment letters. I am not aware about your state. Simultaneiously you can add some statutory wordings/guidelines in an offer/appointment letters. HR manual is company property, I cant comment on the same. You can discuss with your company’ Read More...
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe Types Of Offer And Appointment Letters For New Employees According To Company Act Laws?
30 January 2026 08:40:05 AM
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Kindly provide accurate insights into policies and compliance regulations. Could you guide me on how to formulate policies for these companies?
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30 January 2026 09:10:05 AM
The offer and appointment letters for new employees are crucial documents that need to be in compliance with Company Act Laws. Here are some steps to help you formulate policies: 1. Understand the legal requirements: First, you should understand the legal requirements for offer and appointment letter Read More...
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsRequesting A Template For A Letter To Extend An Employee's Contract End Date
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Greetings All, I need your assistance. I am seeking a template for a particular situation involving an employee. We had earlier sent a notice of conclusion letter to this employee. However, the company has now chosen to extend the conclusion date of his conclusion. Does anyone have a template lette
Vmlakshminarayanan
30 January 2026 08:52:47 AM
Hi, There is no standard prescribed format for this. These are Company specific based on nature of work involved etc. Just providing you an outline. You may alter based on your requirement. " With further reference to your initial Letter of Contract dated _____, we are pleased to extend the period o
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0 Views2 Replies0 AppreciationsNeed Help In Creating Legally Compliant Terms And Conditions For A Recruitment Consultant Firm
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsExperiencing DSC01-05 Error During DSC Registration In EPFO Employer Portal - Need Suggestions
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While I am attempting to register the DSC, I encounter an error labeled as DSC01-05: failure - Invalid or No Usage Type is found. Could anyone please suggest what I should do next?
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I am presently enrolled in an MBA program with a focus on HR and Business Analytics. Concurrently, I am also pursuing a PGDLL program. At present, I am in the fourth semester of my MBA program and serving as an HR intern at a company. I would like to know if I am eligible to apply for the position o Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsMethodology For Calculating Annual Leave Eligibility For New Employees In The Following Year
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An employee commences employment at the company on 01-08-2025. Initially, they are granted leave on a pro-rata basis. However, upon receiving confirmation and not having completed 240 days, how should we calculate their eligibility for leave in the next annual year of 2026? The leaves considered ar Read More...
Abhay_011
29 January 2026 11:36:28 AM
Dear, You can follow the following process for non confirmed employees: 1. PL : 5 days for every 60 working days (Neither carry forward nor encash) 2 CL : 3 Days per month non carry forward 3. SL : 3 Days per month non carry forward. Rgds
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30 January 2026 04:39:55 AM
Thank you Abhay sir for your insight but I am not able t understand your concept. In this company if any employee joins the probation is of 6 months and after 2 months working they are eligible to take leaves they have earned on pro-rata. But left PL of the current year is encashed and Cl laspe thos Read More...
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0 Views3 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "GST" CLAWBACK: The Hidden 'Exit Tax' On Your Resignation
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsNavigating India's New Labour Codes: Key Changes, Impacts, And Actions Required For Management
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Indias New Labour Codes Overview The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the new Labour Codes regime w.e.f. November 21, 2025, consolidating 29 central labour laws into 4 Labour Codes with the objective of simplifying compliance, expanding workforce coverage, improving ease of doing business
Madhu.T.K
29 January 2026 09:51:51 AM
The new labour Codes are just copy and paste of the existing/ repealed Acts. Therefore, the management has nothing to do on it but just proceed with the activities as they have been doing now. There are minor changes like applicability of chapter VB of ID Act regarding taking permission for retrenchmen
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29 January 2026 13:41:10 PM
Item (e) of the list (a) to ( i ) is nothing but any other allowances. Even if we consider ur logic of any other allowances are there, the variable allowances like OT, Food allowance, Attendance allowance etc. based on actual attendance will arise and that will change in every month. Question is ho
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29 January 2026 14:46:39 PM
Expecting reply from Madam Sakshi regarding her opinion in the captioned queries. S K Bandyopadhyay
0 Views4 Replies0 AppreciationsEnhancing Healthcare Communications: The Game-changing Role Of Cloud Telephony
29 January 2026 12:28:13 PM
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I wish to share my thoughts on the use of cloud telephony in healthcare, particularly in regards to daily patient communication. In most hospitals and clinics, the front desk is perpetually busyfielding appointment calls, confirming visits, guiding patients, and managing follow-ups. During peak hours Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsHow HR Teams Ensure Payroll Accuracy When Using HR Software
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Hello everyone, Payroll accuracy is one of the most critical responsibilities for HR, especially after moving to an HR software. I wanted to understand how HR teams practically ensure that payroll calculations remain accurate and compliant over time. Im interested in learning about: Checks HR team Read More...
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29 January 2026 12:27:25 PM
HR teams ensure payroll accuracy in HR software by running pre-payroll validations such as reconciling attendance, leave, and overtime data, reviewing exception reports, and performing parallel payroll checks against previous months or manual calculations. Accuracy and compliance are maintained throug Read More...
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0 Views1 Replies0 AppreciationsEvaluating The Legality And Practicality Of Including Overtime Pay As Performance Bonus In Salary Structure
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Greetings Team, We are considering offering an overtime payment at a single/hourly rate to our junior staff who work more than 8 hours at our hotel. Our primary goal is to include this amount in the salary sheet, labelling it as 'Performance Bonus' rather than 'Overtime'. This strategy is mainl Read More...
DHANESWAR SAHOO
29 January 2026 11:17:25 AM
Thank you, Mr. Bandyopadhyay, for your timely response. To provide context, we have a 9-hour work shift, which is standard across all hotels. We aim to pay 1 hour of overtime at a single rate, proposing to include it in the salary as a 'performance bonus' to mitigate additional costs. Please note tha Read More...
Abhay_011
29 January 2026 11:32:23 AM
Dear, Legally its not right. As Over time means One day Wage / total working hours in a day = output x hours of over time. It cannot be clubbed with performance bonus. Please rethink before implement. Rgds
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Susanta-kumar-bandyopadhyay
29 January 2026 12:15:24 PM
Hotel Industry is covered under S & E Act of the State. If 9 hrs duty every day then it is 54 hrs perr week more than 48 hrs per week attracts OT. OT amount has nothing to do with PF . After implementation of Labour Codes ESI contribution will be on Wages. S K Bandyopadhyay (Howrah, WB) CEO USD HR Solution Read More...
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0 Views4 Replies0 AppreciationsInquiries Pertaining To Notifications Relevant To High Skilled Manpower Regulations
29 January 2026 06:49:53 AM
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0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsUnveiling The Hidden Water Fraud: A Deep Dive Into The Deceptive Practices Of Tech Parks In Bengaluru
29 January 2026 02:15:43 AM
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Executive Hook: The Invoice That Exposed the Fraud On January 28, 2026, a sustainability auditor for a European Sovereign Wealth Fund was reviewing the ESG disclosures of a major Tech Park in Bengalurus Whitefield. The report claimed "Water Neutrality" via rainwater harvesting and recycling. Then, sh Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsHow To Handle A Mass Employee Exit Without Triggering A Solvency Crisis: Adapting To Section 17(2) Of The Code On Wages
29 January 2026 02:13:48 AM
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Executive Hook: The Resignation That Broke the Bank On January 10, 2026, a mid-sized IT Services firm in Pune received 300 resignations in a single daya coordinated "Mass Exit" triggered by a competitor opening a new GCC nearby. In 2024, this would have been a 90-day transition problem. In 2026, it becam Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "DIGITAL ARREST" OF THE CHRO: The New Cyber-Kidnapping Playbook
29 January 2026 02:11:10 AM
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The 6-Hour Video Call from "Hell" On January 27, 2026, the Chief People Officer (CPO) of a Nifty 50 pharma giant didn’t show up for her 2 PM Board meeting. Her phone was off. Her Slack status was "Away." Her executive assistant assumed she was in a confidential interview. In reality, she was sittin Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "HUSTLE" LIABILITY: Why 'Burnout' Is Now A Boardroom Crime
29 January 2026 02:04:22 AM
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The Tragedy That Changed the Law It began in September 2024 with the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant at EY Pune. What seemed like a heartbreaking individual incident ignited a regulatory firestorm that has fundamentally altered the Indian employment contrac Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 Appreciations₹200 CRORE GONE IN 60 SECONDS: THE "IDENTITY" HEIST: The $25 Million Video Call That Changed CFO Risk (Case)
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The Face Was Real, The Person Was Not In February 2024, a finance worker at the Hong Kong branch of multinational firm Arup was invited to a video call with the Group CFO. The CFO, along with several other colleagues, was present on the screen. They looked real. They sounded real. The CFO ordered a confidentia
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsNavigating The 'Zero-Net-Hire' Mandate: A Fresh Approach To Workforce Transformation & Revenue Growth
28 January 2026 10:06:15 AM
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Executive Hook: The 20% Growth Plan with 0 New Desks In the boardroom of a top Mumbai-based Conglomerate this week (Jan 2026), the Group CFO delivered a directive that stunned the CHRO: "We will target 20% revenue growth for FY27, but the Net Headcount addition will be Zero." This is the "Zero-Net-Hire Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe Impact Of AI Bias In HR Practices: A Case Study On Neurodivergent Discrimination
28 January 2026 10:03:49 AM
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Executive Hook: The Resume That Sued Back On January 22, 2026, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court that threatens to unplug the AI recruitment industry. The petitioner is a collective of "Neurodivergent Professionals" (candidates with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia). Th Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsShifting Paradigms In Intellectual Property: Safeguarding Cognitive IP Against Theft In The Era Of AI
28 January 2026 10:02:44 AM
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Executive Hook: The Code Was Open Source, But The 'Weights' Were Stolen On January 26, 2026, a Bengaluru-based Generative AI unicorn filed a desperate injunction in the Karnataka High Court against its former Chief Data Scientist. The allegation? He had resigned to launch a competitor, taking with hi Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsImpending Labor Code Changes: Navigating The 45-Day Countdown And Its Impact On HR Practices
27 January 2026 13:38:03 PM
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Executive Hook: The Unforeseen Notification As the industry was engrossed in New Year celebrations, the Ministry of Labor & Employment unveiled a significant regulatory change. On January 1, 2026, the Centre officially notified the draft rules for all four Labor Codes, kickstarting a critical 45-da Read More...
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28 January 2026 07:36:28 AM
Finding trustedDhamtari shops online can be difficult because information is often scattered across different platforms. Many small local businesses dont have their own websites, which makes search even harder for customers. In such cases, a city-focuse Read More...
0 Views1 Replies0 AppreciationsThe Impact Of Enforced Non-Compete Clauses On HR Budgets And Strategies: Navigating The 'Garden Leave' Bill
28 January 2026 05:39:06 AM
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Executive Hook: The ₹50 Lakh Exit Ticket On January 27, 2026, a precedent-setting interim order from the Delhi High Court sent a chill through the HR departments of every consulting and sales-driven organization. The case involved a Senior Vice President of a leading EdTech firm attempting to joi Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsStress-Induced Employee Burnout Classified As A Disability: Legal Implications And Strategic Responses For Employers
28 January 2026 05:37:02 AM
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Executive Hook: The Hospital Bill That Became a Lawsuit On January 21, 2026, the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment that fundamentally alters the employer-employee contract. In the case of Ramesh K. v. Global Tech Solutions, the court ruled that "Chronic Workplace Burnout," leading to clinica Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsNavigating The Crisis Of Synthetic Evidence In Harassment Cases: The Future Of POSH Policies In The Age Of AI
28 January 2026 05:35:28 AM
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Executive Hook: The Evidence That Wasn’t There On the afternoon of January 26, 2026, the Internal Committee (IC) of a Mumbai-based media conglomerate faced a deadlock that no policy manual could resolve. A senior Vice President of Sales was accused of soliciting sexual favors from a junior analyst Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsConcers Over Traffic Violation (BNS 281) Case Impact Future Emplyement/visa Processing
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2 years back I met with an accident where my car and other person’s car collided with each other while taking turn. Both parties filed FIR against each other. Case was registered in the court undet BNS section 281. Note: there was no drink and drive, no injuries happed both side. To close the cas Read More...
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27 January 2026 15:53:26 PM
Based on your situation, it seems that you had a minor traffic violation (under BNS 281 section for rash/negligent driving) where no injuries were reported. You have already paid the fine and closed the case. Here’s how it might impact your future career and visa processing: 1. Background Verificatio Read More...
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28 January 2026 05:19:56 AM
Dear, If you are planning for Visa after this incident you have to follow following procudere to avoid hurdles in the same : a. Take Clearance Copy from your local RTO that you know driving well b. Take NOC from Local Police station that there is no other FIR/case has been filed against you in the recen Read More...
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0 Views3 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "WATER BANKRUPTCY" SHOCK: Why Your Bengaluru Office Is An Uninsurable Asset
27 January 2026 13:35:06 PM
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Executive Hook: The Day the Taps Ran Dry In late January 2026, a report by the United Nations University labeled Bengalurus water situation as "Water Bankruptcy." This isn’t a metaphor. It is an operational reality. As of this week, three major Tech Parks on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) have receive Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "TAX TERROR" VERDICT: Why Your 'Reverse Flip' Just Became A Liability
27 January 2026 13:34:19 PM
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The Supreme Court’s $100 Million Message On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment that has frozen the blood of every Venture Capitalist and Founder in the ecosystem. In the case involving Tiger Global’s 2018 sale of Flipkart shares, the Apex Court ruled that th Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE "DATA HOSTAGE" CRISIS: When The 'Right To Erasure' Hits Your Shadow Files
27 January 2026 13:30:25 PM
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The ₹50 Crore 'Recycle Bin' Error On January 20, 2026, a mid-sized e-commerce logistics firm in Delhi NCR became the first casualty of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act’s "Right to Erasure" (Section 12). An ex-employee, who was fired for performance issues six months ago, file Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsUnresolved Issue Of Non-Payment Of Salary And Bounced Cheque: Seeking Remedies
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Hello, I’ve been facing an issue with my employer who has not been paying my salary since June 2025. I decided to put my work on hold in September of the same year due to non-payment of salary for three months. A cheque was issued to me in September 2025 as a partial payment, but unfortunately Read More...
PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY
27 January 2026 09:58:54 AM
Greetings Poster, The remedies are available for non-payment of wages and for bounce of cheque. The remedies available for non-payment of wages is different from the bounce of cheque. The non payment or delayed payment of wages include sending a formal legal notice or filing of a complaint with the Labou Read More...
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27 January 2026 12:16:07 PM
Dear, First find out the reason why he/she is doing this second, any communication verbal/mail/writing done between you and your employer happened, please publish here. THen only I can give you concrete solution. Before going to any legislation step first work out all options. Rgds XYZ Labour Laws H Read More...
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27 January 2026 13:25:15 PM
Hi, Is there any breach of Bond or Agreement from your end ? Is there any unresolved issue like damage of company’s asset / property by you? Is any disciplinary action initiated by your Employer against you, like Suspension followed by pending enquiry? Whether you were present to office on al Read More...
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0 Views4 Replies0 AppreciationsWhat Are The Common Investor Complaints Regarding Kewal Ahuja’s Management Of SGF (Spice Grill Flame)?
27 January 2026 12:00:36 PM
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Many investors and former franchisees have raised concerns about Kewal Ahuja SGF, citing delayed or reduced returns, unexpected outlet closures, limited operational support, and alleged overstatement of profitability and expansion plans. These recurring complaints suggest transparency and managemen Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsHow Are Oil And Gas Companies In The UAE Improving Safety Training For High-risk Work Environments?
27 January 2026 09:47:46 AM
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The oil and gas sector in the UAE operates in high-risk environments involving heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and offshore/onshore operations. Im interested in understanding how companies are improving safety training today. Are digital tools like Learning Management Systems being used to delive Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsRequesting A Format For Conducting Continuous Improvement Meetings In My New Role As HR
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Greetings All, I have recently joined a new company in the capacity of HR. My employer has asked me to conduct meetings aimed at continuous improvement. As such, I am requesting anyone who has a suitable format to kindly share it. Best Regards, Shilpi
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27 January 2026 08:55:58 AM
Hi, By the term " continuous meetings" you employer mean to say to conduct periodical meetings with the employees and to get in touch with them.. listen to their concerns / suggestions for improvement of existing HR practices etc. More importantly after the meetings implementing the corrective measures
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0 Views1 Replies0 AppreciationsDecoding India's New Labour Codes: A Major Shift For Employers And Employees
27 January 2026 07:22:44 AM
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This Republic Day, we decode Indias New Labour Codes. From simplified compliance to expanded workforce protection, the new regime marks a major shift for employers and employees alike. Stay informed. Stay compliant. #RepublicDay #IndiasNewLabourCodes #LabourLawReforms #WorkforceCompliance #HRComplianc Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsRequest For Sample Salary Statement Aligned With Recent Wage Code Including Various Allowances And Deductions
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Greetings All, I would appreciate it if someone could upload a sample salary statement, prepared online in accordance with the recent wage code. Specifically, this statement should reflect a 50% basic salary, dearness allowance (DA), and 50% other allowances, inclusive of overtime (OT), travel allowanc
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsOvertime Rules In Madhya Pradesh For Factory Act
27 January 2026 05:54:19 AM
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTHE GREAT FLATTENING: Why The "Manager" Title Is Becoming A Liability In 2026 (Amazon Restructuring)
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The morning of January 27, 2026, marked a definitive turning point in the history of the modern corporation. When Amazon initiated Phase 2 of its restructuringtargeting nearly 16,000 corporate roles globallyit wasn’t just another layoff. It was a declaration of war on the "Bureaucracy Tax." Fo
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Creche" Bluff: The RTO Reality Check For Working Mothers
26 January 2026 03:39:14 AM
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The Tactical Incident: With the aggressive Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates of Jan 2026, the "Creche Bluff" has been called. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act mandates that any establishment with 50+ employees must provide a crche facility within 500 meters. For three years, companies cited "Remot Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Language Police" In The IT Park: Karnataka's Kannada Mandate Bites
26 January 2026 03:37:51 AM
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The Tactical Incident: On January 20, 2026, the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) conducted surprise inspections at three major Tech Parks on Bengalurus Outer Ring Road. They weren’t checking for fire safety; they were checking for compliance with the Kannada Language Comprehensive Developmen Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Notice Period" Cartel: CCI Raids HR Offices Over The '90-Day' Standard
26 January 2026 03:36:53 AM
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The Tactical Incident: In a stunning dawn raid on January 22, 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seized digital records from the HR heads of four major IT services firms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The investigation, triggered by a whistle-blower complaint, alleges that these firms engage Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Right To Disconnect" Shock: Kerala’s First Penalty On After-Hours Pings
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The Tactical Incident: On January 24, 2026, the Kerala State Labour Commissioner issued the first-ever "Citation of Violation" under the newly notified state-level Right to Disconnect Rules (2025). The target was a Kochi-based FinTech unicorn that had mandated its DevOps team to be "on-call" via WhatsAp
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsFeb 12 Strike Notice From Haryana Staff Is Not A Govt Story - It Is A Template For What Contract Work Anger Will Look Like Everywhere
26 January 2026 03:24:37 AM
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On January 20, 2026, government employees in Gurgaon under the Sarv Karmchari Sangh Haryana protested outside the deputy commissioner’s office and submitted a notice for a nationwide strike on February 12. The report says demands included opposing privatisation, ending contract-based employmen Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsInsurance Staff Want FDI Rollback And Wage Revision - But The Real HR Story Is What Happens When "Protection" Feels Like It Is Being Removed
26 January 2026 03:22:44 AM
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A General Insurance Employees Union (Western Zone) press briefing in Nagpur said staffers oppose increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance and the new labour codes, arguing these weaken public sector general insurance firms and dilute worker protections. The report says the union announce Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsApril 1 Labour Codes Is Not A Date - It Is A Payroll Redesign That Will Expose Every Shortcut You Ever Took
26 January 2026 03:21:58 AM
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Reporting on January 17, 2026 said the Ministry of Labour and Employment is planning to implement the Labour Codes from April 1, 2026, aligning the shift with the financial year cycle. The story highlights how this could reshape salary structures and social security costs, including implications fo Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsEPFO's New Grievance Committee For ST Staff Is A Quiet Signal: Internal Justice Is Now A Compliance Object
26 January 2026 03:21:31 AM
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An EPFO office order dated January 19, 2026 constitutes an Internal Grievance Committee for redressal of employment and service-related grievances of Scheduled Tribe employees, citing recommendations of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. The document reads like a governance artifact rathe Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTCS Wanting A "Consent Manager" Permit Is Not Tech News - It Is The Next HR Compliance Battlefield
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On January 26, 2026, reporting said Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is preparing to apply for a "consent manager" permit under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, positioning itself to manage and track consent for personal data processing in a structured way. Consent manager
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsRSRTC's Contempt Summons Is A Warning: If You Ignore Regularisation Orders, HR Becomes The Legal Problem
26 January 2026 03:18:27 AM
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Rajasthan High Court has summoned the Managing Director and Chief Managing Director of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) to appear in person on February 3, 2026 in a contempt case tied to employee regularisation under a 1995 scheme. The petitioners argued RSRTC did not comply with a Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsDPDP Readiness In Hospitals Is Not An IT Upgrade - It Is An HR Governance Reckoning About Employee Data
26 January 2026 03:12:53 AM
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On January 21, 2026, reporting described how major hospital chains and health insurers are accelerating preparations for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) regime, noting that the law comes fully into force on May 13, 2027. The article quotes Narayana Health and Manipal Hospitals on updatin Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsTCS Freezing Appraisals Over Office Attendance Turns Hybrid Into A Loyalty Test - And HR Owns The Fallout
26 January 2026 03:12:14 AM
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As reported in an update dated January 13, 2026, Tata Consultancy Services tightened enforcement of its work-from-office rules, with some employees seeing anniversary appraisals put on hold due to attendance non-compliance in earlier quarters. The reporting says appraisal reviews may have been complete Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Diversity Quota" Backlash: The Constitutional Challenge To 'Women-Only' Hiring
26 January 2026 03:10:32 AM
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The Tactical Incident: In a significant legal development this week (Jan 2026), a "Class Action" writ petition was admitted by the Delhi High Court, filed by a group of male engineering graduates against three major multinational tech firms. The petitioners allege that "Women-Only" hiring drives an Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Carbon-Commute" Paradox: How RTO Mandates Are Killing Your ESG Rating
26 January 2026 03:09:38 AM
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The Tactical Incident: On January 22, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a clarification on the BRSR Core "Scope 3" emissions reporting. For the first time, "Employee Commute" is explicitly categorized as a material emission source that must be audited. This has create Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Republic Day" Trap: The Cost Of Ignoring National Holiday Compliance
26 January 2026 03:08:58 AM
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The Tactical Incident: Today, January 26, 2026, is a "National Holiday" under the Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act. While corporate India posts patriotic visuals on LinkedIn, a tactical crisis is unfolding in the operational backrooms of 24/7 support centers and Quick-Commerc Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Dual-Employment" Tax Raid: When The Government Effectively Handed Employers A List Of Their "Over-Employed" Staff
26 January 2026 03:08:15 AM
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🧠 INTELLIGENCE BRIEF: JANUARY 26, 2026 (REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL) 📢 The "Dual-Employment" Tax Raid: When the AIS Reveals Your Employee’s Second Job The Tactical Incident: In the last 72 hours leading up to the Republic Day weekend, the Income Tax Department has inadvertently becom Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsSuccessful Implementation Of Four Labour Codes As An HR Head In South India: An Achievement In Standardizing Labour Practices
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Implemented of 4 Labour Codes, a Great Achievement in my HR Career. I Ramesh, HR Head, gives me immense pleasure to inform that, I had successfully implemented 4 labour codes applicable to the organization with effect from 16th January, 2026, by this I am the first HR Head in South India implemente Read More...
Susanta-kumar-bandyopadhyay
25 January 2026 12:37:58 PM
Greetings Ramesh, Please clarify the details method of calculating Wages - Basic, DA and RA as per all four labour Codes. Please provide one example showing different elements of remuneration. S K Bandyopadhyay ( WB, Howrah 9831081531
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25 January 2026 12:53:37 PM
Greetings Ramesh, Please also reply how to deduct contribution of PF as per Apex court verdict 2019 Basic plus DA plus all regular allowances except HRA or 10 percent of Wages - Basic,DA and RA as per Social Security Code. S K Bandyopadhyay ( WB, Howrah) 9831081531
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0 Views2 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Agentic" Liability: When Your AI Manager Breaks The Law
24 January 2026 01:34:18 AM
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The Tactical Incident (The "What"): In the third week of January 2026, the first-ever "Algorithmic Cruelty" lawsuit was filed in the Karnataka High Court against a logistics tech unicorn. The plaintiff isn’t a gig worker, but a senior software architect. The claim? The company’s new "Agenti Read More...
0 Views0 Replies0 AppreciationsThe "Diversity Orphan" Crisis: When US Politics Freezes Indian Hiring
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The Tactical Incident (The "What"): On January 23, 2026, a confidential directive from the Global HQ of a Fortune 500 bank landed on the desks of CHROs in Bengaluru and Mumbai. The memo, citing the new "Merit-Based Federal Guidelines" issued by the US administration earlier this week, ordered an immediat
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