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Code on Social Security, 2020: Transforming India’s Social Protection Framework

Corporate Law : India’s Social Security Code consolidates multiple labour welfare laws into a unified framework covering organised, unorganised,...

May 21, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Code on Wages, 2019: A New Era of Wage Governance in India

Corporate Law : The Code on Wages and the 2026 Rules introduce a uniform wage definition and cap exclusions at 50% of total remuneration. Employer...

May 15, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

What Employers Must Know About New Wage Rules Effective 21st Nov 2025

Corporate Law : India’s new Labour Codes introduce a uniform wage definition and 50% cap on exclusions, affecting PF, gratuity, bonus, and salar...

May 1, 2026 2853 Views 1 comment Print

Gender Equality in Workplace: A Critical Analysis of India’s Labour Codes 2019-2020

Corporate Law : The paper examines whether recent labour law reforms deliver real gender equality or merely formal compliance. It concludes that d...

April 21, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Maternity & Paternity Benefits in Labour Law: India on Its Way to a Gender-Neutral Framework

Corporate Law : Dhara Verma Abstract The labour welfare laws in India provide essential maternity and paternity benefits to workers which demonstr...

April 15, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print


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FAQs on Code on Social Security, 2020

Corporate Law : The ruling clarifies that digital processes are encouraged but not mandatory, ensuring workers rights are protected even through p...

January 13, 2026 1359 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs – Code on Wages, 2019

Company Law : The law removes sector-based exclusions and extends minimum wage protection to all employees. It confirms universal coverage acros...

January 13, 2026 1857 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Labour Codes

Corporate Law : The FAQs explain the uniform wage definition and the 50% allowance cap across all Codes. Gratuity applies prospectively from 21 No...

January 13, 2026 7158 Views 0 comment Print

FAQ on Myths and Realities of Industrial Relation (IR) Code 2020

Corporate Law : The Code retains trade union rights, collective bargaining, and strike provisions with notice requirements. It confirms continued ...

January 13, 2026 1167 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020

Corporate Law : Raising factory and licensing thresholds does not remove safety and welfare protections. All establishments with 10 or more worker...

January 13, 2026 1413 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Overtime Wages Must Include Allowances Under Factories Act: SC

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court held that compensatory allowances form part of “ordinary wages” for overtime calculation. Executive circular...

January 20, 2026 2265 Views 0 comment Print

Labour Authority Must Examine Material Before Sanctioning Prosecution: Karnataka HC

Corporate Law : The Karnataka High Court has set aside a prosecution order against Natural Remedies Private Limited. The court found that the Comm...

September 15, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Cannot Be Terminated during Maternity Leave: Punjab & Haryana HC

Corporate Law : Punjab & Haryana High Court directs that temporary employees cannot be replaced by another set of temporary staff but can be repla...

February 26, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

Industrial Dispute Must Be Raised Before Labour Court with Jurisdiction, Not at Head or Registered Office

Corporate Law : The Telangana High Court addressed jurisdiction and employment status in Godrej Agrovet Ltd. Vs Presiding Officer. Key aspects of ...

January 7, 2025 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Employers Can Discipline & Transfer Employees: Bombay HC

Corporate Law : The Bombay High Court sets aside the Industrial Court's interim relief, reinstating employer rights to transfer and discipline emp...

January 6, 2025 1590 Views 0 comment Print


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Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha

Corporate Law : The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 33 of 2026), introduced in the Lok Sabha, seeks to amend section 10...

February 10, 2026 954 Views 0 comment Print

₹18,000 Monthly Limit Set to Define Supervisory Employees as Workers

Corporate Law : The government has notified a clear wage ceiling for supervisory roles. Earnings above this limit remove such employees from worke...

January 30, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Coal Mines) Regulations, 2026

Corporate Law : The Government has issued draft Coal Mines Safety Regulations, 2026 under the OSHWC Code, detailing safety standards, certificatio...

January 28, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2025

Corporate Law : The draft Central Rules lay down detailed procedures to operationalised the Industrial Relations Code, replacing older dispute and...

December 30, 2025 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2025

Corporate Law : The notification introduces draft rules under the OSH Code to unify and modernise labour regulation. The key takeaway is a shift t...

December 30, 2025 3183 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in labour laws

Code on Social Security, 2020: Transforming India’s Social Protection Framework

May 21, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Social Security Code consolidates multiple labour welfare laws into a unified framework covering organised, unorganised, gig, and platform workers. The 2026 Rules introduce digital compliance and expanded worker protections.

Code on Wages, 2019: A New Era of Wage Governance in India

May 15, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

The Code on Wages and the 2026 Rules introduce a uniform wage definition and cap exclusions at 50% of total remuneration. Employers may need to redesign salary structures due to higher PF, gratuity, and bonus liabilities.

What Employers Must Know About New Wage Rules Effective 21st Nov 2025

May 1, 2026 2853 Views 1 comment Print

India’s new Labour Codes introduce a uniform wage definition and 50% cap on exclusions, affecting PF, gratuity, bonus, and salary structuring.

Gender Equality in Workplace: A Critical Analysis of India’s Labour Codes 2019-2020

April 21, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

The paper examines whether recent labour law reforms deliver real gender equality or merely formal compliance. It concludes that despite progressive provisions, enforcement gaps and exclusions limit actual impact.

Maternity & Paternity Benefits in Labour Law: India on Its Way to a Gender-Neutral Framework

April 15, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

Dhara Verma Abstract The labour welfare laws in India provide essential maternity and paternity benefits to workers which demonstrate the country’s commitment to achieving gender equity and supporting families while fostering social and economic development. The maternity protection system in India has experienced legislative and judicial improvements but its paternity benefits system remains underdeveloped because […]

Critical Analysis of Code on Wages, 2019: Challenges in Implementation

April 10, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether the Code on Wages, 2019 effectively ensures wage justice. It highlights that despite progressive provisions, weak enforcement mechanisms significantly undermine its practical impact.

Impact of New Labour Codes on Deals and M & A Transactions

April 6, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Increased wage obligations and social security coverage lead to reduced profitability and valuation adjustments. Buyers are required to reassess financials and negotiate safeguards like indemnities and escrows.

New Labour Codes 2025: Ultimate Guide to Payroll Restructuring & Multi-State Compliance in India

February 14, 2026 1785 Views 0 comment Print

The 50% wage rule under the Code on Wages mandates salary redesign across India. Multi-state employers must align payroll and compliance structures urgently.

New Labour Codes 2025: Banking Sector’s Compliance Reckoning for Award Staff & Contract Labour

February 12, 2026 2283 Views 0 comment Print

The enforcement of the four Labour Codes reshapes wage structures, union frameworks, and social security obligations for banks. Uneven state implementation increases litigation and reputational exposure.

Industrial Law x Digital Transformation

February 10, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

India’s labour ecosystem saw major transformation as technology unified compliance, employment, and welfare services. The reforms improved access, transparency, and social security coverage across organised and unorganised sectors.

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