#employee-rights
Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why are employees demanding 5-day work week and pension tweak?
Bank unions (UFBU) plan a 3-day strike (Sept 28-30) demanding a five-day banking week and pension reforms. Banks will stay open on Sept 27 (Sunday) to offset disruption. Strike coincides with half-yearly closing on Sept 30, a key date for provisioning and tre…
‘Feels completely unreasonable’: IIM grad claims Delhi-NCR firm deducted 8 days’ salary during hospitalisation
An IIM graduate's Reddit post details a stark contrast between recruitment promises and workplace realities. The graduate described strict monitoring and deductions for minor infractions after joining. A dengue diagnosis led to an eight-day absence and salary…
New Labour Code: Are 2-day full & final settlement and leave encashment rules already in force?
Even though many states have not yet notified detailed labour code rules, several important employee-related provisions are already active from November 21, 2025. These include rules linked to wages, gratuity, leave encashments, and full & final settlements. …
Employee requests for his unpaid salary, gets terminated the next day without any money. 'Don't know what do now'
A software engineer’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed that a Noida startup terminated him just a day after he emailed HR about his unpaid salary. The employee alleged that the company had made him sign a Rs 1 lakh cheque bond during hiring and lat…
Major gaps in POSH Act implementation explained: 2026 studies expose law failure, experts reveal why harassment at workplace is still not reported
Workplaces across India face challenges in implementing the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act. Many organisations lack proper training and functional Internal Committees. Employees often fear retaliation and remain silent about harassment. Delays in complai…
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explained
Bosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally cannot be forced to work on Sundays or public holidays without consent or compensation. Documenting such requests is crucia…