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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 276 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 879 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 7161 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


Child Labour Laws In India

April 27, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Child labor obstructs children’s access to education and the process of skill development, which is indirectly related to a nation’s development. Child labor is the result of deep-rooted socio-economic inequalities, poverty, lack of education, and other factors that force children from impoverished households to sacrifice their lives early and engage in labor work or unskilled jobs for meager pay.

Discrimination and Equality under Labour Law

April 27, 2023 2799 Views 0 comment Print

Under the Equal Pay Act 1976, employers are obligated to pay male and female workers equal wages for the same work or work of a similar nature. Section 5 of the law prohibits employers from developing employment policies that discriminate against women on the basis of their sex in respect of jobs that are the same or similar to those offered to men, as well as in relation to transfers and promotions. 

Influx of Gen Y blue collar workers in Indian manufacturing sector

April 26, 2023 1011 Views 0 comment Print

The Gen Y blue collar worker is a relatively new phenomenon in the manufacturing industry. This generation, sometimes referred to as ‘millennials’ or ‘Generation Y’, has grown up with an entirely different set of expectations for their working lives than those of generations past.

Income tax liability and the new ‘wage’ definition

April 26, 2023 2166 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the proposed new definition of wage in India and its potential impact on income tax regulations. Learn how this change could affect both employers and employees, altering the way wages are taxed. Understand the implications for income tax laws and the adjustments needed for payroll processes. Stay informed about the opportunities and challenges presented by this new definition in the Indian tax landscape.

Gig economy and employment classification

April 26, 2023 3306 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the gig economy in India, its rapid expansion, and the challenges it poses to employment classification and labor laws. Understand the unique nature of gig work, the legal gray areas, and the ongoing debates about the need for a new legal framework. Learn about the lack of legal protection for gig workers, the government’s initiatives, and the impact on the broader labor market.

Navigating The New Labour Codes: An Overall Analysis

April 26, 2023 2568 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Indias new labor codes on workers rights, job security, and the gig economy. Understand changes in wages, social security, and compliance processes. While hailed as a reform, concerns persist, and the implementation’s fairness is crucial. Learn how the codes aim to simplify regulations and enhance social security benefits.

Unorganised Workers Situation Before 2008

April 26, 2023 813 Views 0 comment Print

Before the global economic crisis of 2008, unorganised workers in India were a largely marginalized section of society. Their wages and job security were often low, and their rights as employees were rarely respected or enforced.

Authorities under Labor law – Industrial Dispute Amendment Act

April 26, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

Indian government in 1947 enacted a law known as the Industrial Disputes Act. This Act ensures that there is peace and harmony among all industrial companies. In the event that a dispute does develop, the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act aid in settling the situation in a methodical way that ensures all parties are satisfied and that every decision that is made is fair and right.

Social Security Laws for Unorganised Workers in India

April 26, 2023 2112 Views 0 comment Print

Explore social security laws for unorganized workers in India, their legal framework, and challenges in implementation. Learn about government initiatives like PMSYM, Ayushman Bharat, and steps taken to address awareness, enrollment, funding, and coverage issues.

Effectiveness of Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970: A Critical Analysis of its Implementation and Impact

April 26, 2023 2760 Views 0 comment Print

Contract labor is a widespread practice in India where workers are hired for a specific period or task by a contractor and then supplied to an establishment.

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