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10 Myths About OSH Code, 2020 Every Employer Should Know

Corporate Law : The article explains that the OSH Code extends beyond workplace safety to regulate health, welfare, working conditions, contract l...

June 29, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

Myth Vs Reality – The Code on Social Security, 2020

Corporate Law : The Code on Social Security, 2020 introduces significant reforms beyond consolidation of labour laws. This article debunks common ...

June 22, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

Post-Employment Non-Compete Clauses: Section 27 & Modern Judicial Trends

Corporate Law : This article explains why Indian courts generally refuse to enforce post-employment non-compete clauses under Section 27 of the In...

June 20, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

10 Common Myths About the Code on Wages, 2019 Debunked

Corporate Law : This article separates misconceptions from legal realities under the Code on Wages, 2019. The key takeaway is that the reform aims...

June 15, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Code wages, 2019 with Key Compliance Points

Corporate Law : The Code on Wages, 2019 requires that excluded salary components should not exceed 50% of total remuneration. Employers may need t...

June 15, 2026 1254 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 1512 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 2040 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 7719 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 1263 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 1602 Views 0 comment Print


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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 2445 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 648 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 693 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 1101 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 1671 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 1128 Views 1 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 1086 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 1164 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 2133 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 3603 Views 0 comment Print


Date of birth change Application cannot be made at fag end of Service: SC

January 4, 2025 7605 Views 0 comment Print

Application for change of date of birth can be rejected on the ground of delay, particularly, when it is made at fag end of the service: Supreme Court in Barsua Iron Ore Mines Vs United Mines Mazdoor Union And Ors.

Industrial Tribunal is naturally bound by reference to consider claim of all workmen: SC

January 4, 2025 600 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court ruled on the regularization of workers in the Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. dispute, confirming the Tribunal’s decision for equal treatment.

In wage revision it is essential to consider financial capacity of employer: SC

January 4, 2025 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court remands VVF Ltd. wage revision case to the Tribunal, highlighting the industry-cum-region test and financial capacity as key criteria for decision-making.

EPF Appellate Tribunal Can Stay Orders Passed by Authorities Under EPF Act

January 3, 2025 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court dismisses Patton Logistics’ petition challenging EPF Appellate Tribunal’s stay order, emphasizing the tribunal’s power to impose conditions.

Employer Must Pre-Deposit 75% of Assessed EPF Amount Under Section 7A to Admit Appeal

January 3, 2025 1512 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of Shrasty Computer Solutions’ appeal against the EPFO due to the expired limitation period for filing.

EPF Act Not Applicable to Govt Employees with Superior Benefits: MP HC

January 3, 2025 1869 Views 0 comment Print

Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled on EPF Act applicability to employees of aided schools, emphasizing compliance with central laws over state-specific rules.

Exercising Joint Option Under EPF Scheme Precedes Higher Pension Option Under EPS 1995

January 3, 2025 2331 Views 1 comment Print

Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retirees from Bihar State Food Corporation.

HRA & Conveyance Allowances Excluded from Provident Fund Contributions: Madras HC

January 3, 2025 2472 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court ruling on A. K. Ahamed & Co. Vs EPFO remands case for fresh adjudication, emphasizing that HRA and conveyance allowances are excluded from PF contributions.

IPC Provisions Apply if Provident Fund Deductions Aren’t Deposited: Karnataka HC

January 3, 2025 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court quashes criminal proceedings against trustees for alleged provident fund violations, clarifying IPC provisions on employer liabilities.

Messes with 20 or More Employees, Covered Under EPF Act Regardless of Profit Motive

January 2, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Delhi High Court’s decision on JDT Islam Orphanage’s challenge to EPF Tribunal’s order on mess employment and applicability of EPF Act provisions.

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