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minimum wages

Not just an economic issue: Labour codes must adjust society’s moral compass

Unemployment, insecure work and non-decent working conditions should not merely be treated as macroeconomic inefficiencies.
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:28 am IST

Raising minimum wages limits workers’ choice

We should respect the will of workers and let them decide whether the terms of a job offered are better than their other options or not. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 08:44 pm IST

Punjab: Over 200 Sewa Kendra operators face sacking for striking work

Sewa Kendra employees protesting at mini-secretariat in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 07:16 am IST

SC to hear pleas for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff

SC to hear pleas for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff
Published on May 17, 2026 11:55 am IST

Chandigarh: 8% salary hike okayed for outsourced staff

The rates are minimum wages for 8-hour duty. (HT File)
Published on May 13, 2026 07:50 am IST