minimum wages

In a pivotal moment for the gig economy, thousands of Just Eat couriers in the UK are taking legal action to secure their rights as workers. They are demanding access to minimum wage and holiday pay through a tribunal set to decide if they are classified as employees or independent contractors.

minimum wages for unskilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad have lagged significantly behind inflation over the past decade, unlike Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. While Delhi and Haryana towns saw wage hikes nearly doubling, UP's industrial belts experienced a mere 42% increase, failing to keep pace with rising prices. This disparity means real wages have effectively declined in Noida and Ghaziabad.

Restaurateurs said the hike, coupled with a recent increase in minimum wages, is compressing margins at both ends

New unit with DCP-rank officer to handle labour disputes across 15,000 industrial units in district

Section 163 enforced across district from April 30 to May 8 to pre-empt worker protests

In this interview, economist Ajit Ranade explains why the anger in Noida ran deeper than one wage hike. At the heart of it, he argues, are stagnant incomes, contract labour, rising prices, and a factory economy built on persistent insecurity

Lets Lawyers Be Present To Observe Police Proceedings ‘From A Distance’

Outsourced employees in Odisha are facing job insecurity and irregular wages, prompting MLAs and MPs to urge Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for a uniform policy. They seek fair pay, social security, and potential regularization, citing the Supreme Court's 'equal pay for equal work' principle and actions taken by other states. The federation expressed hope for the Chief Minister's intervention.

Wages differ across neighbouring states despite similar living costs across NCR: CITU

Following recent unrest, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant increase in minimum wages for all worker categories, implemented retrospectively from April 1. This decision, approved by the CM, aims to address demands for higher pay and better conditions after large-scale factory worker protests.

CITU plans protests on Apr 16 & 22; to observe Mazdoor Diwas in a big way on May 1

Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant interim hike of approximately 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, effective April 1. This decision follows widespread factory worker protests. New monthly wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers in these regions have been revised, with the CM urging employers to ensure fair practices and benefits.

Industrialists to Submit Memorandums to CM Seeking Phased Implementation Of Hike

Revised rates effective from April 1,separate slabs for districts