Labour Laws

September 25, 2024

EY employee's death: Pune office operated without license under Shops Act, finds labour dept

The Maharashtra Labour Department found that the office has been functioning since 2007 without a license under the Shops Act, which stipulates conditions for employees' welfare.

March 25, 2024
Forced labour generates $236 billion illegal profits per year

There were 27.6 million people in forced labour on any given day in 2021, shows ILO report
February 14, 2024
Banasura hydel tourism centre closed due to labour strike

Workers are demanding clarity on their job status and repealing of the order of the Director terminating the services of two employees.
January 24, 2024
Indian-origin couple convicted for forced labour, physical abuse of minor cousin in US

They face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000 and mandatory restitution for the forced labour charge.
July 03, 2023
Evolution of a poster scheme for financial freedom among women in India

In just 7 years, over 1800 women from the villages of Mirzapur have fought societal hurdles and age-old patriarchal practices to come forward and become master craftsmen through the scheme.
June 27, 2023
Kottayam bus owner walks out of reconciliation meet as his assaulter joins discussion

Rajmohan said that under no circumstances would he attend the talks along with the CPM leader who had beaten him up.
State of the Unions

March 26, 2023
How Kerala's Labour Dept joins forces with headload workers to terrorise businesses

Even court orders are ignored as trade union workers muscle their way in and stake claim to the work in private businesses.

Labour Laws

EY employee's death: Pune office operated without license under Shops Act, finds labour dept

Forced labour generates $236 billion illegal profits per year

Banasura hydel tourism centre closed due to labour strike

Indian-origin couple convicted for forced labour, physical abuse of minor cousin in US

Evolution of a poster scheme for financial freedom among women in India

Kottayam bus owner walks out of reconciliation meet as his assaulter joins discussion

How Kerala's Labour Dept joins forces with headload workers to terrorise businesses

Unemployment rate dips to 8.9% in Kerala, 4.1% in India

Wayanad tribal labourer assaulted by landowner for asking Rs 100 extra in wages

Kerala's draft labour rules need more clarity on factory jobs for women