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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


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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


Human Side of Mergers and Acquisitions: Examining the Impact on Employee Rights

April 26, 2023 3543 Views 0 comment Print

The relationship between labour and merger & acquisition activity is close. The staff of a merged firm may undergo considerable changes as a result of mergers or acquisitions.

Impact of COVID 19 On Real Estate Workers

April 26, 2023 1023 Views 0 comment Print

COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on every aspect of our lives. The real estate sector is one such area that has been severely affected. The real estate industry is responsible for providing employment to millions of people across the globe.

Lay-Off and Retrenchment under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947

April 26, 2023 89106 Views 0 comment Print

Industrial Dispute Act came into force in 1947 with the goal to encourage industrial peace by making it easier to investigate and negotiate a resolution to problems in the workplace.

Here’s why India needs to increase its retirement age

April 26, 2023 8523 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the need for India to increase its retirement age. Learn from global examples like France and understand how demographic shifts impact retirement policies. Stay informed about recent proposals and changes in retirement age across Indian states, considering the economic and demographic landscape.

Collective Bargaining in India

April 25, 2023 38451 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of collective bargaining in India, protected under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Uncover challenges like low unionization rates, unequal bargaining power, and limited legal protection for informal sector workers. Discover opportunities to enhance collective bargaining, including increasing unionization rates, promoting dialogue, and improving legal safeguards for workers.

Breaking The Chains of Child Labour: Understanding The Issue & Finding Solutions in India

April 25, 2023 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Child labour is defined as the act of employing children in any type of work that causes children to lose out on their childhood, potential, dignity, and hinders their physical and mental growth. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are currently about 152 million children worldwide engaged in child labour, with many of them being exposed to hazardous work conditions.

Limited Unionization of Labour vis-a-vis Labour Laws in India

April 25, 2023 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the challenges hindering widespread unionization of labor in India. From legal loopholes to the informal sectors exclusion, discover the multifaceted issues impacting workers rights. Learn about the Trade Unions Act, 1926, legal barriers, and the lack of effective enforcement mechanisms. Addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering a conducive environment for labor union growth in India.

Wage Code, 2019: A Step Towards Women Empowerment

April 25, 2023 2667 Views 0 comment Print

Labour Laws are the one that determines the employment laws in any organization. It addresses the various rulings, compliances, procedures, reasonable restrictions, and legal rights of the working-class people in any organization.

Double Duty: Complexities of Moonlighting In Global Labor Market

April 25, 2023 2253 Views 0 comment Print

Moonlighting is the practise of working a second shift or a second job after finishing one’s regular job. The gig economy’s growth and the demand for additional money have led to an increase in the prevalence of this phenomena in India.

The ten-minute progression: Protecting the gig workers from exploitation and providing social security through labour laws.

April 25, 2023 2793 Views 0 comment Print

The gig economy has been on the rise in India in recent years, with the advent of various online platforms that connect gig workers with consumers. Gig work refers to short-term, project-based, or freelance work where individuals work independently and are not bound by traditional employer-employee relationships.

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