Govt Proposes 90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Benefits

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Government Policies National

The central government has proposed a new framework under the Social Security Code, 2020, requiring gig and platform workers to work for a minimum number of days each year to qualify for social security benefits. Under the draft rules, gig workers will need to be engaged for at least 90 days in

Government Policies National

Delhi HC Flags Issues in Implementing New Labour Code

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 may have been brought into force without formally repealing the earlier labour laws it was meant to replace. The concern was raised during the hearing of a petition challenging the manner in which the new code was implemented. Absence of Clear Repeal Notifications […]

Government Policies National

Gratuity Eligibility Reduced to One Year Under New Labour Rules

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s labour law overhaul has introduced a key change that allows fixed-term employees to receive gratuity after completing just one year of service. Earlier, gratuity eligibility required a minimum of five years of continuous employment. The change took effect on 21 November 2025 and marks one of the biggest updates to employee welfare rules in […]

International

Greece Grinds to a Halt Over 13-Hour Workday Bill

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

A nationwide general strike brought Greece to a standstill on October 1, 2025, as thousands of workers marched against a controversial labour reform bill allowing 13-hour workdays in specific cases. Public transport, ferries, hospitals, schools, courts, and municipal offices remained shut, crippling daily life. Proposed Law Under Fire The draft law proposes to permit