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Germany's big push to revive economy: What's behind Merz's work reforms?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on during a press conference, on July 2, 2026 in the garden of the Chancellery in Berlin, one day after the coalition committee consultations on a major package of reforms.

world news

Updated on Jul 03, 2026 01:53 pm IST

Rethinking women’s work in informal and gig economies

Gender equality

gender equality

Published on Jun 18, 2026 11:57 am IST

Central Labour Codes will not be implemented in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty

Sivankutty, on Wednesday, had assured that the state government would not adopt an anti-worker stand at any cost while implementing the new labour codes.

india news

Published on Nov 27, 2025 02:35 pm IST

From pay to leave: How India’s new labour laws impact you | 7 key takeaways

The Indian government has introduced four Labour Codes, streamlining 29 laws to improve worker protection and workplace safety.

india news

Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Bridging the gender gap through CSR programmes

Women’s empowerment

gender equality

Published on Nov 13, 2025 11:07 am IST

Bihar’s labour force is poorly educated, not really poorly paid | Number Theory

For the better educated or self-employed, poor wages could just be a reflection of sub-par enterprises and businesses being located in the state.

Why is there a Bharat bandh today? Who will join the July 9 strike?

The forum said that unions in all formal and informal/ unorganised sectors had been undertaking preparations for the strike.

india news

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 05:59 am IST

Elon Musk's latest prediction: Singapore, many other countries are going extinct

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X.

world news

Published on Dec 06, 2024 01:53 pm IST

Germany issued 80,000 work visas till June 2024 mainly to attract skilled labour

German Economic Institute (IW) in its analysis had confirmed that Germany is facing a workforce shortage and noted that 570,000 jobs remained unfilled in the country in 2023. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

features

Published on Aug 06, 2024 08:10 pm IST

World Day Against Child Labour 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.

festivals

Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:08 am IST

State needs to address the plight of domestic workers

PREMIUM

There is no universal definition of occupational safety and health for domestic workers, and there is uncertainty regarding the responsibilities of employers in providing safe workplaces.

opinion

Published on May 25, 2024 10:00 pm IST

International Labour Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, May 1 is observed as International Labour Day.

festivals

Updated on May 01, 2024 09:03 am IST

IIM Lucknow study proposes strategies for inclusive job growth

According to a press release by IIM Lucknow, the researchers found that the agricultural sector, though employing the most youth, contributed low value-added to the overall economy.

features

Published on Feb 14, 2024 04:17 pm IST

Can we apply the research of the Nobel winner in Economics to India?

PREMIUM

Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin

analysis

Published on Oct 21, 2023 09:21 am IST

International Day of Rural Women 2023: Date, history, significance

festivals

Published on Oct 14, 2023 03:54 pm IST

Can you afford to retire?

PREMIUM

Can you afford to retire? The answer is much more likely to be no today than it was a year ago

lifestyle

Published on Aug 06, 2023 01:18 am IST

Working-age women engaged in full-time domestic duties, says PLFS 2021-22

PREMIUM

Working women (Representative)

gender equality

Published on May 11, 2024 11:22 am IST

Number Theory: Women in the workforce and the underlying stress

PREMIUM

A view of Gandhinagar station, India’s only interstate train station run entirely by women.

india news

Updated on Mar 15, 2023 09:53 am IST

India’s new agenda for social justice

PREMIUM

Employer and business member organisations in India have been at the forefront of supporting the private sector.

ht insight

Published on May 11, 2024 02:12 pm IST

Kerala draft rules on labour codes: Does it liberalise women's economic opportunities?

PREMIUM

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data in 2018-19, the labour force participation of women in Kerala was 28.3% compared to 69.8% of men. The gender gap in labour force participation has been more evident in the secondary sector.

economy

Updated on May 11, 2024 01:26 pm IST

4-day work week, major change in take-home salary: New labour codes in 5 points

Can Indian companies adopt a 4-day work week once the 4 new labour codes get implemented?

business

Updated on Jul 01, 2022 03:14 pm IST

India’s 900 million workforce, especially women, stop looking for jobs: Report

With India betting on young workers to drive growth in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies, the latest numbers are an ominous harbinger.

business

Published on Apr 25, 2022 02:44 pm IST

4-day work-week, change in salary: India's new labour codes likely in FY 2022-23

There would be a reduction in the take-home pay of employees and firms will have to bear a higher provident fund liability.

india news

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 11:19 am IST

Explaining the decline in women’s role in workforce

Women working at a construction site under MGNREGS.

india news

Updated on Jan 19, 2022 11:40 am IST

What determines women's labour force participation in India?

PREMIUM

The study finds that women have notably lower employment rates than men.

gender equality

Published on May 11, 2024 03:13 pm IST

Strengthening socio-economic rights of women in the informal economy

PREMIUM

It is estimated that informal workers make up nearly 90% of India’s labour force, and among women who work, more than 90% work in the informal economy.

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 03:08 pm IST

To restart the economy, identify the recovery foundation workforce| Analysis

The Indian economy has many moving parts, of which migrant workers constitute a significant component

analysis

Published on May 05, 2020 06:43 pm IST

Costly labour, curbs on movement rock the boat for Mohali farmers in harvest season

A farmer harvesting wheat in a Mohali village amid the nationwide lockdown on Monday.

cities

Published on Apr 14, 2020 12:14 am IST

A dress that feeds the nation: Why it is essential to support the local businesses right now

Perhaps there is no better time than now, to illustrate how integral it is for each and every one of us to support local businesses.

fashion

Updated on Apr 01, 2020 07:53 pm IST

Recognise unpaid care work as a common good

All over the world, women bear a disproportionate burden of household chores. This “sexist economic system” has resulted in gross imbalances in paid work, finds an Oxfam report released this past week

columns

Updated on Jan 24, 2020 08:16 pm IST

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