The 8th Pay Commission has officially come into effect from January 1, 2026, raising expectations among lakhs of central government employees and pensioners across the country. However, despite the formal commencement, there will be no immediate increase in salaries or pensions, as the commission’s recommendations are yet to be finalised…
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Labour Codes Reshape BOCW Protections Nationwide
The consolidation of labour laws into four Labour Codes has reshaped protections for Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW). By unifying wage rules, occupational safety, industrial relations and social security, the reforms deliver clearer entitlements and stronger enforcement across construction sites nationwide. Key changes include universal minimum wages, a government-set…
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Unions Reject New Labour Codes, Call Nationwide Protest
Ten major Indian trade unions on Friday condemned the Centre’s implementation of four consolidated labour codes, calling the move a “deceptive fraud” against workers and announcing nationwide protests for Wednesday, November 26. The unions aligned with opposition parties have demanded the immediate withdrawal of the new rules. What the unions…