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  March 8, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  India Eases E-Visa Rules for Business Travelers

  India’s new business e-visa rules provide for longer visa validity, continuous stay up to 180 days and multiple entries. Read to know more
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  February 28, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Employees’ State Insurance – A Social Security Scheme in India

  The ESI benefit scheme offers social security to workers against contingencies such as sickness, maternity leave, and injury resulting in loss of wages. This article discusses the scheme and provisions for both employers and employees.
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  January 17, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Labor Market in India: Structure and Costs

  Foreign businesses looking to benefit from India’s large demographic dividend must understand the diverse structure of its labor market. Here, we explain the structure of India’s labor pool, and hiring costs with a special focus on IT and automotive component manufacturing industry.
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  January 10, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  India’s Public Holidays in 2019

  Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule to help HR managers plan public holidays for their firm.
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  December 26, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Labor Laws in India – A Guide to Federal, State, and Industry Specific Regulations

  The concurrent nature of labor laws in India can be confusing for companies that are newly established or looking to expand in the country. Read to know more about India’s federal, state, and industry specific labor laws.
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  November 15, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Maternity Leave in India: The Law and Benefits

  Last year, India amended its maternity law – surpassing many European and Asian countries with regards to maternity benefits. In this article, we discuss the benefits available, applicability, and compliance requirements under the amended law.
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  November 8, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Talent Procurement in India’s Information Technology Sector

  India has a highly talented labor force capable of maintaining the country’s information technology global competitiveness. Read more to know about the state of IT talent pool in India.
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  October 16, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  #MeToo Movement in India: The Sexual Harassment Law and HR Best Practices

  As #MeToo gains momentum in India, companies must take a more substantive approach to sexual harassment of women at the workplace. Learn about the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, and HR best practices to ensure compliance.