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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


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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 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


Migrant Workers and their Access To Justice

May 1, 2023 780 Views 0 comment Print

It is self-evident that migrant workers have rights, and that human rights apply to migrants as well. It is also a reality that there is a significant gap between the legal rights that migrants worker shave and their industrial application. In such a situation, the right to access to justice is crucial.

Double Employment

May 1, 2023 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Double employment refers to the situation where an individual holds two or more jobs at the same time. This can be a common occurrence in some industries, particularly in those where part-time or contract work is prevalent.

India’s approach on Sustainable Development Goal 8

May 1, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Indias strides in Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) – sustained economic growth, employment creation, and decent work for all. Discover policies, programs, and challenges as India works towards achieving these goals.

Analyzing the Industrial Relations Code, 2020: Balancing Workers’ Rights and Economic Growth

May 1, 2023 1137 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of Indias Industrial Relations Code, 2020, balancing workers rights and economic growth. Learn about fixed-term employment, easier firing norms, and the impact of COVID-19 on labor laws. Delve into the potential benefits and criticisms of the reforms, emphasizing the need for a balanced dialogue.

SC Rules Against Government Employees’ Double Overtime Allowance Claim

May 1, 2023 900 Views 0 comment Print

Factories Act of 1948 was enacted to regulate working conditions in factories in India. One of the provisions of the Act was the entitlement of workers to receive overtime pay for any work done beyond the regular hours. The Act mandated that employees should be paid at double the regular rate for any overtime work done.

Maternity Benefits Under New Labour Code: A Wasted Opportunity

May 1, 2023 4728 Views 0 comment Print

Maternity benefits are given to protect and preserve the physical as well as mental health of the mother and to ensure proper care of the newborn child. This article examines the provisions of the maternity benefit under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Assessing India’s Progress Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8 : Decent Work and Economic Growth

May 1, 2023 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Agenda (SDG 8) aims to advance full and productive employment for all people, and sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. India, a developing nation with a sizable population and a diverse economy, has formidable obstacles in reaching this objective.

Conditions of skilled and unskilled labourers in India

May 1, 2023 3375 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the conditions of skilled and unskilled laborers in India. Despite comprehensive labor laws, many face challenges such as poor working conditions and low wages. Uncover the reasons behind these issues and the need for improved enforcement and awareness to ensure fair remuneration.

Plight of India’s Migrant Workers: Gaps in Legal Protection during Pandemics & Natural Calamities

May 1, 2023 828 Views 0 comment Print

Indian economy is strongly reliant on migrant labours, who move from rural to urban areas in pursuit of work. The Covid-19 outbreak has brought to light the predicament of migrant workers in India, who have been left stuck without food, shelter, or employment due to the statewide lockdown.

Effectiveness of Existing Labour Laws in Protecting Rights of Domestic Workers in India

May 1, 2023 1968 Views 0 comment Print

In India, domestic workers are a vital component of the unorganised labour force. They carry out a variety of responsibilities in households, including cleaning, cooking, and child care. However, many domestic workers are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, and they frequently work without any legal protections or job security.

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