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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


Impact of automation on Indian labor laws

April 23, 2023 6954 Views 2 comments Print

The impact of automation on Indian labor laws: An exploration of the potential impact of automation and artificial intelligence on Indian labor laws and the implications for workers’ rights and job security.

Impact of Prior Notice Requirements on Strikes and Lock-Outs under Industrial Relations Code, 2020

April 23, 2023 8469 Views 0 comment Print

Industrial Relations Code, 2020, a key labor law reform in India, has introduced provisions related to prior notice requirements for strikes and lock-outs.

Impact of Gig Economy in Legislations in India

April 23, 2023 1914 Views 0 comment Print

Gig economy refers to market for short-term or freelance work where individuals are hired on a temporary basis to complete specific tasks or projects.

Worker’s Compensatory Law: An overview

April 23, 2023 963 Views 0 comment Print

The goal of our legal system’s worker’s compensation statutes is to protect and support employees who suffer an injury or illness as a result of their employment.

Legal Distinction between Employees & Independent Contractors: Rights & Responsibilities

April 23, 2023 3453 Views 0 comment Print

An independent contractor is someone who provides services to a client under a contract for services. This means that the independent contractor has more control over their work, including when, where, and how the work is performed. Independent contractors are responsible for their own tax and superannuation, and are not entitled to the same rights and benefits as employees. However, they may be entitled to certain rights under the law, including:

Impact of Migration on Labour Market

April 22, 2023 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of migration on the labor market, covering the benefits and challenges, legal issues, COVID-19 implications, and the role of policymakers. Understand the complexities and find ways to ensure a balanced approach for migrants and host communities. Stay informed about the intricate dynamics of migration’s influence on economic landscapes.

Moonlighting and its legal position in India

April 22, 2023 20142 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the legal landscape of moonlighting in India with insights into recent cases and applicable laws. Understand the concept, potential repercussions, and the way forward for employers and employees. Stay informed to navigate the complexities of dual employment.

Labour Rights Implication on M&A Transaction

April 22, 2023 2946 Views 0 comment Print

Companies looking to grow their businesses, gain market share, and strengthen their overall competitive position frequently employ merger and acquisition (M&A) activities.

Gender Neutrality in Workplace: Creating an Inclusive & Equitable Environment

April 22, 2023 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Gender neutrality in the workplace is a subject that has been debated for many years. Women were frequently barred from or treated unfairly in the employment in the past, when many workplaces had a male predominance.

Layoff Structure in Canada

April 22, 2023 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Let’s start with the basic definition of Layoff which is common in most of the countries, i.e., Temporary suspension or interruption of working hours of an employee for a statutory layoff period, caused due to external factors like recession, loss in business, pandemic etc, apart from that, the employer has the right to summon the employee back to work at any moment before the statutory period expires and contractual relationship remains intact.

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