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Senior’s admonition at workplace doesn’t require criminal proceedings: SC
The top court said allowing criminal charges to be pressed against...
Income Tax dept activates section-wise mapping of old I-T Act, new tax bill
The Bill introduces a new concept of 'tax year' as the 12-month...
Corporate China struggles with supply snags, demand slump as COVID cases spread
As China's massive wave of COVID-19 infections begins its march across a country roughly the size of Europe, the ripple effect on business is accelerating. From its original epicentre in the north, including the capital Beijing, COVID-19 infections are spreading...
China’s factories to the world brace for Tsunami of Covid cases
The resulting eruption in infections is set to be a key test for a vast network of factories that account for almost one-third of the world’s manufacturing output. Those plants are now taking extraordinary steps to ward off infections From locking in workers to...
Shift work affects risk of Covid-19, severity of infection, shows research
"However, they did not have a higher risk of getting a more severe outcome of the infection, compared to those not working face-to-face with others," said Bjorn Bjorvatn, Professor at the University of Bergen Shift work and working face-to-face with others affect the...
Universal Sompo General partners with Zopper
Universal Sompo General Insurance, has partnered with Zopper, India’s largest insurance infrastructure API platform, to roll out offerings with personalised insurance solutions, as well as a hassle-free customer experience, from policy generation to claims...
Common workplace fumes, dusts may heighten rheumatoid arthritis risk
It is well known that smoking increases a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, but it is unknown what effect inhaling dust and fumes from the workplace may have According to research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, breathing in...
More than 1 in 5 worldwide suffering from violence at work: ILO
The most common reasons given for non-disclosure were that it was seen as a "waste of time", leaving people who have been abused, fearing for their reputation. Women were more likely to share their experiences than men (60.7 per cent compared to 50.1 per cent) UN:...
SC seeks response of Centre on pleas seeking recognition of marriage involving gay couple
Pleas seek a direction that the right to marry a person of one’s choice be extended to persons belonging to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and Queer). New Delhi; A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli heard the brief...
Singapore’s gig workers to get work injury and pension coverage
Workers would gain coverage under the national pension system, which collects contributions from both workers and companies, and receive work injury insurance covering medical expenses, income loss, and lump sum compensation for permanent disability or death....
Rising global movement of 1.8 billion young people calls for change for their health and well-beingew Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI/PNN): World population officially topped 8 billion last week, as the largest generation of young people in history - 1.8 billion...
Union Labour Ministry summons Amazon India over layoff disputes
Underlying the Industries Disputes Act, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate argues that without permission from the government, an employer cannot be laid off. Bengaluru: The Union Labour Ministry has summoned Amazon India to appear before the Deputy Chief...