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As the pool of skilled tradespeople continues to shrink in the US, Walmart is moving to strengthen its in-house workforce to keep its vast operations running — from conveyor belts and refrigeration systems to electrical networks and basic infrastructure at stores and distribution centres, AP reported.The world’s largest retailer and biggest private employer has revamped…
AI image (Representative) US saw a significant cutdown in jobs in November, marking a record unemployment high since 2021. It gained 64,000 jobs in November, over October’s loss of 105,000 positions, primarily due to federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration. The unemployment level increased to 4.6%, reaching its peak since 2021.The Labour Department’s delayed…
New Delhi: The unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group dipped to an eight-month low of 4.7% in Nov from 5.2% in the previous month while the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for the same age bracket rose to a seven-month high of 55.8% during the month.The monthly bulletin…
SRINAGAR: Turbulence has returned to haunt Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project over alleged political interference and pressure to hire more local workers, with the management of the upcoming 850-MW unit in Jammu’s Kishtwar warning unions it would stop construction.Then PM Manmohan Singh laid the foundation of the project — billed as one of the largest in…
US applications for unemployment benefits rose sharply last week, although filings remain within the historically low range seen in recent years despite growing concerns over labour-market momentum.The Labor Department said on Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending December 6 increased by 44,000 to 236,000, up from 192,000 in the previous week and exceeding…
Some of the key provisions of the new labour codes include minimum wages, gratuity payout for fixed term employees after a year of service. (AI image) New labour codes decoded: The government has introduced new labour codes that have wide-ranging implications for your salary structure, provident fund contributions, bonus payout, ESI benefits, gratuity payout and…
Maharashtra labour minister Aakash Fundkar has now informed that the state legislative council that around 376 employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were laid off at the company’s Pune campuses over the past two quarters of the current fiscal year. The disclosure was made via a hand written reply during the Vidhan Parishad session, after…
One major change under the new labour codes is the eligibility criteria for gratuity. (AI image) New labour codes 2025 explained: The new labour codes, effective November 21, 2025, have wide reaching implications for both employees and employers. Your salary, both take home and the Cost To Company (CTC), gratuity, provident fund will most likely…
Vikrant Massey, who became a father in 2024 when he and his wife Sheetal Thakur welcomed their son Vardaan, recently opened up about how life has changed since then. Reflecting on his journey into parenthood, he admitted that no matter how involved a father tries to be, the mother’s role is incomparable, especially after watching…
One of the key changes is the wage redefinition, as this forms the base for all calculations under the codes. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaIndia’s labour landscape is witnessing one of the most significant transformations in decades. As of 21 November 2025, most of the provisions under the four Labour Codes have been made effective….
