Code on Wages 2019: Ensuring Workplace Equality and Wage Justice in India
Introduction India’s journey toward establishing wage equality has been marked by progressive legislative reforms aimed at eliminating discrimination in the workplace. The en
Expanded Definition of Wages Under the Code on Wages 2019: Key Inclusions, Exclusions & Employer Obligations
Introduction The definition of wages has undergone a transformative change with the enactment of the Code on Wages Act, 2019. This landmark legislation, which received presidential
Payment of Wages Act 1936: Wage Payment Timelines and New Digital Compliance Rules
Introduction The manner in which wages are disbursed to employees in India has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven largely by legislative amendments that p
Dispute Resolution Under Industrial Relations Code, 2020: Conciliation, Arbitration, and Industrial Tribunals
Introduction The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 represents a watershed moment in India’s labour law framework, consolidating three major legislations—the Trade Unions Act
Retrenchment and Lay-off: Prior Government Permission Now Required for Units with 300+ Workers
Introduction India’s labour landscape has witnessed significant transformation in recent years, particularly concerning the statutory requirements for workforce reduction and
Trade Union Recognition: Single Negotiating Union Concept under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Introduction The framework of industrial relations in India stands at a transformative juncture with the introduction of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, which brings forth the
Standing Orders Under Industrial Relations Code 2020: Applicability Threshold Raised to 300 Workers
Introduction The introduction of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, which came into effect on November 21, 2025, marks a watershed moment in Indian labour law reform through its
Strikes and Lockouts under Industrial Relations Code 2020: New Notice Requirements and Restrictions
Introduction Industrial relations in India have undergone significant transformation with the enactment of the Industrial Relations Code 2020, which introduces new restrictions and
Universal Minimum Wage: Understanding Floor Wage vs. Minimum Wage Under the Code on Wages, 2019
Introduction The Code on Wages, 2019 represents a watershed moment in India’s labour law reform, consolidating four separate legislations into a unified framework that extend
The Expansion of Gender Equality: From Pay to Underground Mines
Introduction India’s journey toward gender equality in the workplace has traversed from addressing wage discrimination to breaking barriers in the most challenging sectors. T
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