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IT outsourcing by govt departments banned in Ohio - September 8, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 09, 2010 07:07 AM

IT companies may face difficulties in the future as the US state of Ohio became the first to ban outsourcing of government IT and back office projects to countries like India to cope up with the problem of unemployment.

Hiring activity seen robust in India - September 8, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 09, 2010 07:07 AM

A survey conducted by global staffing firm Manpower revealed that Indian companies are most optimistic in terms of recruitment in the fourth quarter after China and Taiwan.

Bereavement leave policy catching up with Indian companies - September 7, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:47 AM

As a new HR practice, the policy of bereavement leave is being adopted by companies in India, which offers time off from work to the employees on death of their family members.

For taxpayers, DTC turns out to be less profitable than anticipated - September 7, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:44 AM

The new Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2010 which was tabled in parliament on August 30, has turned out to be similar to the earlier income tax act.

Parliamentary panel to keep a tab on CEOs’ salary - September 6, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:42 AM

On the issue capping salaries of chief executive officers (CEO), a parliamentary panel is to be formed which will keep a check on the overall ceiling limit of their salaries.

Expert committee suggests retirement age of 60 for pvt companies - September 6, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:40 AM

An expert committee appointed by the government has recommended a rise in retirement age in private sector to 60 years.

Govt employees on verge of retirement should not be transferred: CAT - September 5, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:38 AM

The Central Administrative Tribunal held that government employees who are about to retire should not be transferred merely because they have stayed at a place for a long period of time.

M&S cancels sourcing from Gurgaon firm - September 5, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 08, 2010 07:35 AM

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has scrapped orders given to a Gurgoan based factory as it was found abusing and exploiting its workers.

Unorganized sector to get a new labour union under BJP - September 1, 2010

by Khushi Mehta — Sep 02, 2010 07:23 AM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to come up with a new labour union “Bhartiya Janata Asanghatith Kamgarh Union” for unorganized sector workers.