The Assam Shops And Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed on July 28, mandates employees receive double wages for overtime, calculated on a daily or weekly basis, whichever is more favourable.
The Assam government announced in the Assembly on July 27, 2026, its plan to create 2 lakh government jobs over five years, addressing 15.43 lakh registered job seekers.
The Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday rejected a resolution for a dedicated social security framework for gig and platform workers, with Minister Rameswar Teli stating such schemes fall under Central government jurisdiction.