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minimum wages news

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.
opinion
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)
opinion
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)
chandigarh news
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
india news
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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 13, 2026 07:50 am IST

Karnal/ Rohtak: Strike by sanitation workers’ leaves cities choked with garbage

Led by Karnal’s unit president Raj Kumar, the protesters took out a march through various parts of the city and announced the extension of their strike till Thursday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on May 12, 2026 07:18 am IST

PIL in SC for reviewing wages of priests, sevadars and temple staff in state-controlled temples

PIL in SC for reviewing wages of priests, sevadars and temple staff in state-controlled temples
india news
Published on May 10, 2026 12:27 pm IST

Maharashtra announces draft rules for new labour codes

Mumbai, India - May 11, 2022: A labourer works at a coal wholesale market, amid increasing power outages due to its shortage owing to the spell of heat wave, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/ HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
mumbai news
Published on May 10, 2026 05:42 am IST

US proposes to hike minimum wages for hiring H1B workers

US proposes to hike minimum wages for hiring H1B workers
us news
Published on May 09, 2026 07:20 pm IST

Labour Day bonanza: Punjab assembly clears 15% hike in minimum wages

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann termed the increase a tribute to the working class. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on May 02, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Punjab wage hike falls short of expectations, say activists

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks in the state assembly on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)
chandigarh news
Published on May 02, 2026 06:38 am IST

US: North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages

US: North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages
us news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 10:14 am IST

Punjab misses wage revision deadline, labour unions threaten ‘Noida-like’ stir

Despite the mandatory daily wage revision being due in March, the Punjab labour department has not yet completed the process. This delay has prompted labour unions to threaten protests similar to those in Noida if the government does not act immediately. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:20 am IST

Left Parties protest at Jantar Mantar over labour unrest, submit memorandum

Left Parties protest at Jantar Mantar over labour unrest, submit memorandum
noida news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 04:58 pm IST

Labour dept: No drive on for layoffs, salary cuts in Gautam Budh Nagar

The clarification came after a series of posts, reportedly being shared since April 13 (when protests turned violent in Noida) alleged that workers employed in industries across Noida and Greater Noida were receiving salaries after arbitrary deductions by factory managements. (HT Photo)
noida news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:18 am IST

Man accused of inciting violence during Noida labour protests arrested: Police

Aditya Anand was caught in Tamil Nadu.
india news
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Centre seeks reports from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana on protests for wage hikes

The protests were triggered by differences over a routine hike in minimum wages, which is linked to the Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers).
delhi news
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 08:45 am IST

Noida labour unrest: UP govt orders interim hike in minimum wages, says final wage fixation soon

Noida labour unrest: UP govt orders interim hike in minimum wages, says final wage fixation soon
noida news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 07:46 pm IST

Protests erupt in Faridabad, Palwal as factory workers demand wage hike

This comes days after similar protests at IMT Manesar, an industrial hub, where workers demanded revised compensation as per the Centre’s new labour law. (Photo for representation)
india news
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 11:17 am IST

‘Pakistan link’ in Noida workers' protest: UP minister's fresh shocker

Protesters in Noida, demanding better wages, set several vehicles on fire.
india news
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh hikes minimum wages for workers day after protests cripple Noida

Security personnel deployed in Noida on Monday amid a massive factor workers' protest.
india news
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 06:00 pm IST

After Noida stir, Uttar Pradesh govt announces interim hike in minimum wages

Security personnel in Noida on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)
lucknow news
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 07:11 am IST

Workers in Faridabad, Palwal also stage protests, demand wage hike implementation

(X/ncrpatrika)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 13, 2026 07:55 pm IST

Former Haryana dy CM warns wage hike may make workers ineligible for welfare schemes

Former Haryana dy CM warns wage hike may make workers ineligible for welfare schemes
gurugram news
Published on Apr 11, 2026 06:44 pm IST

Workers protest over wage hike at Hosiery Complex in Noida

The crowd swelled to a thousand and started marching towards Dadri Road, briefly disrupting traffic (Sunil Ghosh / HT)
noida news
Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:02 am IST

Maneser: Min, DC direct industries to implement revised wages amid unrest

Workers seen along with police personnel during the protest on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 10, 2026 03:32 am IST

Gurugram DC urges revised wages’ rollout amid IMT Manesar protests

Officials said the labour department has been directed to ensure strict implementation of the revised wages (HT File Photo)
gurugram news
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Haryana council of ministers approve 35% hike in minimum wages

The wages of semi-skilled workers have been increased from ₹12,430.18 to ₹16,780.74, an increase of ₹4,350.56. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 07:10 am IST

Himachal ambulance services paralysed as staff strike over wages

The impact has been felt across all districts in Himachal as ambulances stayed off the road. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:20 am IST

Ambulance workers protest outside NHM office in Shimla; minimum wages among demands

Ambulance workers protest outside NHM office in Shimla; minimum wages among demands
others
Published on Feb 16, 2026 08:38 pm IST
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