Karnataka’s new job reservation bill, announced by Siddaramaiah, reserves roles for local candidates and has already triggered Nasscom’s backlash, especially from major employers like Google and Intel. The law is enforced through a nodal agency, with penalties ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 and daily fines for repeat violations. Companies may need training plans, exemptions, and must keep 25% management and 50% non-management reserved slots.
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