Gen Z, you are setting new standards at work by asking for more flexibility, better mental health and balanced personal and professional lives than people before you. But as you start your first job, you should become familiar with your rights as an employee as per labour laws for freshers in India. There are additional steps involved in “placement” other than agreeing to the job offer. There are simple rules all young workers should follow, and we recommend you send this list to every Gen Z friend before they accept a job. 

1. Request an Employment Contract Every Time

Make sure there is a formal, written contract in place before you think of applying because this is what Gen Z employment rights India 2025 says. Your role, how much you will be paid, your work schedule, leave options and additional terms are all to be explained in this document. If the employer is reluctant about giving you one, this should be a concern. Having an agreement in place keeps you from being exploited and creates the boundaries for both partners. 

2. No one can Take Your Degree From You

An unusual situation is developing where some companies now require job applicants to present their original degrees and certificates. This does NOT follow the law. Companies or colleges have no right to keep your original documents so you have to keep working or settle for less. When this happens, please go to the authorities or contact the Labour Commissioner as soon as possible.

3. Know Your Entitlement to Be Paid Fairly and Promptly

The recent changes in labour laws in India give you the right to minimum pay, equal pay for equal work, and prompt salary payments. If your salary is held up or you receive wages under the minimum wage, you have the right to file a complaint. Never agree to wage payments that don’t comply with minimum wage laws just because it’s your first job. Knowing labour laws for freshers is your key to pocket the right job for you.

4. Health, Safety and Respect at Work

Workplace safety, good health, and respect are rights that you have. According to the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (OSHWC) 2020, your workplace will provide clean drinking water, restrooms, and canteens. Anyone working in a dangerous job position should make sure to have the necessary safety equipment and training. You have the right to refuse unsafe work and to get the basic items you need.

5. Watch out for placement scams.

Places like colleges and companies may encourage students by promising they will manage to place every single candidate. The truth? placement frauds in colleges are real! College does not guarantee you will get a job after graduation. Some pretend that unpaid placements are jobs, overstate numbers of offers and even make up fake letters about placements.  However, in 2024, a considerable 40% of young adults with university degrees were still jobless which shows that these figures did not reflect reality. Always confirm the company and the offer and reach out to alumni before trusting the hype.

6. Be careful with Institutions that May be Fake.

The UGC has raised concern about an increase in fake universities that give out invalid degrees. Make sure that the institution or company you plan to enroll in or work for is recognized by the correct authorities before agreeing. Getting a higher education degree or securing government employment with a diploma from an unapproved school is impossible.

7. You Can Leave at Any Time

Observe your own situation carefully; having your documents or an agreement can't be the only sign of a true bond with a company. If you are unsatisfied with your work situation or if you feel mistreated, you can resign. You also have the right to re-skilling support under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, if you lose your job. 

8. Social Security to All

The Social Security Code, 2020, includes both traditional employment and work carried out by gig and platform workers. Based on fresh data from the government, more than a crore gig workers are now registered on e-Shram. People can also benefit from the upcoming government initiatives such as the Provident Fund (PF), gratuity, and healthcare through PM Jan Arogya Yojana. So, working as a freelancer, an intern or via an app will still give you access to social security benefits.

What Should You Do If You’re Trapped in a Toxic Company?

1. Don’t hand in original documents. Always provide photocopies of your documents that you have self-attested.
2. If you are made to work against your consent, get help from the Labour Commissioner or legal aid.
3. Save all the documents related to your application: emails, offer letters and other communication.
4. Network with both former and current workers to get a clearer view.

Gen Z, Push for Progress

Since you’re helping to make the workplace better, don’t let old, unfair systems block your progress. Remember your rights, insist on getting your fair treatment and support your friends in knowing what to do. Spread this information, discuss your views and support employees by creating a respectful work culture.

Forward it to the Gen Z people you are closest to so they stay protected with knowledge of labour laws for freshers. Also, keep checking Edinbox for the newest developments in education and careers. 

TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2025 admit cards have been released by the Telangana Council of Higher Education, TSCHE. The admit cards of the test takers are available online on the official website at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.

TS LAWCET & PGLCET-2025 Exam will be held on June 6, 2025. As per the schedule, the first key of answers will be published on June 10, 2025, and the last date for answer key-related objections is June 14, 2025.

The tentative date of declaration of result and final key answer is June 25, 2025. From this, it can be observed that the last date for online application submission, without a late fee, is April 30, 2025.

TS LAWCET aspirants who appeared will have to pay an application fee of ₹900 (₹600 for SC/ST/PH applicants), whereas TS PGLCET aspirants will have to pay an application fee of ₹1100 (₹900 for SC/ST/PH applicants).

How to download the TS PGLCET hall ticket? 

• Go to the official website lawcet.tgche.ac.in 
• Press the home page link for downloading the TS LAWCET, PGLCET Admit Card.
• Enter the login ID and password and submit.
• Your hall ticket will be shown on the screen.
• Save and download a copy of the hall ticket for future reference.
• For more information about it, candidates are kindly requested to visit the official website of TSCHE.

When will the TGICET hall ticket be released? How to download it?

Telangana Council of Higher Education, TGCHE  will release the TG ICET Hall Ticket 2025 on June 2, 2025. The aspirants taking the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test may download the hall ticket from the official TG ICET website at icet.tgche.ac.in. 

The applicants can download the hall ticket as under:

1. Go to the official website of TG ICET at icet.tgche.ac.in.
2. Click the home page link TG ICET Hall Ticket 2025.
3. Fill in the login credentials.
4. Click the submit button, and the admit card will be shown on the screen.
5. Check the admit card and download it.
6. Get the hard copy of the same for reference.

On Thursday night, Kolkata Police arrested Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, who was living in Gurugram, due to a new issue involving online speech and religion. The arrest was the result of Panoli’s Instagram video, which was deleted after she used controversial words about Islam and Prophet Muhammad. The video was posted as a response to a post regarding Operation Sindoor which is why it was widely shared on social media

What Led to the Controversy?

Panoli’s video pointed out why Bollywood stars remained quiet on Sindoor, and it soon became extremely popular online. Nevertheless, the nature of what she said, which police described as disrespectful and insulting to a religion, was what led to such a backlash. Besides trolling, people sent alarming messages to her, which is why a formal complaint was filed at the Garden Reach Police Station, Kolkata.

Police Arrest and Further Legal Measures

After the video went viral, Kolkata Police filed an FIR against Panoli for instigating enmity, hurting religious feelings and creating public trouble, as set out by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. After the video was deleted and she apologised on X (formerly Twitter), officials tried to reach Panoli and her family, but they became unreachable.

A Kolkata Police official explained that the family were given multiple notices, but they were not found at the time. Then, the police handled the case within the court system. An arrest warrant was issued for her, and Kolkata Police arrested her from Gurugram late on Thursday night.

Indian Law, Police Statement, and Panoli’s Response 

The FIR against Panoli was opened under several serious parts of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to police claims. These are 196(1)(a), 299, 352 and 353(1)(c), which fight against promoting enmity, outrage, insult and provocation intended to incite disorder.

After the uproar happened, Panoli made her Instagram private and removed everything she posted elsewhere on social media. Yet, she took steps to deal with the problem, and on May 15, she unreservedly apologized in her Instagram story highlights, saying she never intended to offend anyone’s religious beliefs.

On May 31, Panoli is supposed to be heard before a court in Kolkata. That is when choices are made about how to proceed further in the legal system. It is expected that there will be an attempt by her lawyers to question the arrest, saying there were problems with the procedure and that her public apology should have been considered. 

Panoli’s Apology

Panoli apologised to the public. She wrote on X, "I do hereby tender my unconditional apology. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody, so if anybody is hurt I'm sorry for the same. I expect co-operation and understanding. Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public post. Again, please accept my apologies." In spite of all this, the legal procedure rolled on, with Panoli taken into police custody and the investigation still in progress.

What Makes This Case Important

What has happened makes it clear that religious feelings in India are easy to hurt. It also points out that online speech has actual effects in the real world, especially when it is seen as offensive or disrespectful to a group. Panoli’s arrest far from Pune and Kolkata in Gurugram demonstrates how seriously law enforcement is handling these cases.

At the same time, it leads us to ask about the limits of freedom of speech, the way people should use social media and the laws that govern such discussions online.

The case of Sharmistha Panoli acts as a warning for students, influencers and everyone on social media. The words we post online can be seen by many, may offend or upset others and sometimes end up causing problems with the law. As the case proceeds, it will be necessary to see how India tackles the issues of digital speech, laws, and promoting harmony between different communities. 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday presented the second chargesheet in the Karuvannur service Cooperative Bank fraud case, accusing the CPI-M and a few of its senior leaders, among them K Radhakrishnan MP and former minister AC Moideen.

Investigation officer Nirmal Kumar Mosha filed the chargesheet before the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Kochi, with 28 individuals as newly accused. They include former CPI-M Thrissur district secretaries AC Moideen, MM Varghese and K Radhakrishnan.MP. The case now has a total of 83 accused.

"The party has also committed offenses like interfering with the operations of the Karuvannur Bank, helping the accused to fraudulently obtain loans and thus cheat the bank, knowingly distributing the money gained through fraud, having that money in their custody with an intention to use it in the future by falsely portraying it as unsoiled, and spending that money in acquiring assets," the charge sheet states.

With respect to K Radhakrishnan MP's involvement in the case, the ED alleges that while he was CPI-M Thrissur District Secretary between 2016 and 2018, his District Committee at that time knowingly assisted the accused in receiving the proceeds of crime. Part of these proceeds were purportedly spent by the party in raising funds and buying real estate for a party office.

The chargesheet has also brought to focus the contribution of former minister A C Moideen while he was serving as District Secretary between 2011 and 2016. The charge sheet points out that he too knowingly helped the accused obtain fraudulent loans from the bank.

Some of the CPI-M leaders whose names surfaced during the ED probe but were not referred to in the charge sheet are Industries Minister P Rajeev, Kerala Bank vice-president MK Kannan, former minister Paloli Mohammed Kutty and former MP PK Biju.

The case is that the Karuvannur service cooperative bank, which is under the control of the CPI-M. It had disbursed loans by fraudulent means and hence incurred massive financial loss to itself as well as the depositors. It was also accused of issuing loans in contravention of the rules and regulation and without sufficient collateral security. This is a scam of illegal handling and abuse of over Rs 300 crore. The funds were withdrawn from the account of the customers by submitting forged documents and benami loans.