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With the advent of the covid-19 vaccine becoming more of a compulsion, a lot of rage and confusion has been raised among the employers. The question is being raised as to what can be done if the workers refuse to take the vaccination for Covid-19. On the other hand, employers are also asking non-vaccinated workers to get tested every week. If in case they are not vaccinated, so that the employers are weekly updated about their worker’s covid-19 infection status being negative or positive. Based on The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has given the answers to these confusions to some extent. Stating that, “the federal anti-discrimination laws don’t prohibit employers from requiring all employees who are physically entering the workplace to be fully vaccinated, for COVID-19. “ On the other hand, employers in the United States encourage or mandate vaccination must adhere to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964 and other workplace-related laws as per the EEOC.

The XLRI Ex-PGDMs recently organized an HR conclave. With the theme, ‘Redefining the Role of Human Resource for the Future’. As the new era demands the Human Resource management system to go online. The focus of this conclave was to look for the management of Human resources and the extension of boundaries. Also, on the functioning of HR becoming volatile and flexible with the digital world. Recent practices in HR Management have changed the whole idea of the workplace in the covid time. The conclave provided a common platform for academicians and HR professionals to share their insights on new dimensions of Human Resource management and upcoming innovative possibilities. The conclave had two days session that included various experience-sharing sessions by prominent names in the business industry.

Telangana government has also decided to extend the eligibility for reservations in government jobs under EWS quota, by five years Telangana: The state government of Telangana has decided to offer reservation for jobs under the economically weaker section (EWS) quota to people who belong to the unprivileged sector.  Only those candidates will be eligible for jobs under this quota whose family’s gross income is less than 8 lakh or less.  The age limit for government jobs has been extended by five years by the state government of Telangana. Earlier, in February, the state government had issued orders providing 10 per cent reservation to the economically weaker section in educational institutions and in state government jobs, in line with the Centre’s provision.  The reservation for the EWS will be in addition to the prevailing 50 per cent reservation for those belonging to the scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), or other backward classes (OBC) categories.  Additional Provisions and Waivers by the State Government: Social security pensions in Telangana to increase by 6.62 lakh The age limit for pension has been reduced to 57 The pension will be available to only one member of the family The total number of social security pensions to stand at 58 lakh.  The cabinet has waived off farm loans up to Rs 50,000 that will bring relief to about 6 lakh farmers.