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Abu Dhabi fines private firm Rs 22 crore for fake employment - Karma Global
2024-08-25 10:57:10
The Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court fined a private firm AED 10 million for appointing 113 citizens in fictitious roles to evade Emiratisation targets. Karma Global analyses the ruling and its compliance implications for employers operating in the UAE.
Read publication →Minimum Wages for the state of Maharashtra
2024-08-07 16:07:53
Government of Maharashtra announces revised minimum wages for scheduled employments effective from 7 July 2024 to December 2024. Understand penalty provisions under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and payroll compliance implications for employers.
Read publication →Abu Dhabi extends maternity leave to 90 days for some employees in private sector - Karma Global
2024-08-01 13:07:55
Abu Dhabi has extended maternity leave to 90 days for eligible private sector nationals, with full pay, job protection, nursing breaks and paternity leave. Karma Global reviews the policy provisions and the operational implications for employers.
Read publication →Even contractual employees engaged by principal employer indirectly are entitled to PF benefits
2024-07-30 12:06:45
Canada introduces the Sustainable Jobs Act to support workers and communities in the transition to a net-zero economy. Explore how the legislation strengthens accountability, transparency and workforce readiness, with insights from Karma Global’s global compliance perspective.
Read publication →All Change! Labour Government – What Should Employers Be Doing Now?
2024-07-25 19:42:03
Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Act marks a major step in aligning economic growth with worker readiness and net-zero goals. Explore how the legislation strengthens accountability, governance and engagement, and why it matters for global employers navigating workforce and compliance transitions.
Read publication →The Union Budget 2024 - Karma Global
2024-07-25 12:47:12
Karma Global’s Union Budget 2024 advisory summarises key taxation reforms under the new regime, TDS updates, employment and skilling schemes, direct tax and customs duty changes, and the compliance implications for businesses, including MSMEs, in the evolving labour and social security landscape.
Read publication →Orissa High Court Enforces EPF and ESI Benefits for Casual Employees - Karma Global
2024-07-23 15:47:37
The Orissa High Court has directed implementation of PF and ESI benefits for casual employees, reaffirming coverage under the EPF Act and ESI Act. Read Karma Global’s compliance analysis on judicial clarity for employers engaging temporary and casual workers.
Read publication →Maternity leave: Govt. employees to get 6-month break for surrogacy— here are the new rules for ‘commissioning’ couples - Karma Global
2024-07-23 15:03:16
The Central Government amends the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules to grant 180 days maternity leave for surrogacy, paternity leave for commissioning fathers and child care leave for commissioning mothers. Read Karma Global’s compliance-focused analysis on the updated rules.
Read publication →Amazon to pay $5.9-million fine for California labour violations
2024-07-23 11:27:56
California’s Labor Commissioner has fined Amazon nearly $5.9 million for violations of the Warehouse Quotas law. This compliance update highlights disclosure obligations, worker rights, and key governance lessons for employers operating high-intensity workplaces.
Read publication →Investments over welfare? Karnataka’s labour law exemption to IT, ITES firms gets pushback - Karma Global
2024-07-22 16:20:11
Karnataka extends exemption for IT & ITeS establishments from Standing Orders Act till 2029. Understand AIITEU’s response, compliance obligations, and practical implications for employers, startups, and HR leaders.
Read publication →Budget 2024: Will Budget hint at need for labour codes to help the workers?
2024-07-22
An in-depth analysis of Budget 2024, India’s labour codes, regulatory readiness, and their impact on workforce morale, compliance, and ease of doing business. Insights by Karma Global.
Read publication →Karnataka releases draft Bill to protect platform-based gig workers
2024-07-22
An in-depth overview of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, its key proposals, impact on aggregators and platforms, and implications for compliance, governance and workforce management.
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