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India's new labour codes bring significant changes to how businesses manage workforce compliance. Our compliance specialists are here to guide you through the transition. Submit your queries and stay updated with the latest regulatory developments.
Labour Code News & Regulatory Changes
Stay informed about the latest developments in India's labour law reforms and compliance requirements.
ESIC Clarifies: New Wage Definition Implementation on Hold
ESIC headquarters issued clarification that the December 11 advisory on revised wage definition was for awareness only. Central Rules under Code on Social Security, 2020 remain unnotified; compliance continues under existing ESI Act, 1948 provisions until further notification.
Rajya Sabha Reply on Female Labour Force Participation
The Ministry confirmed that the four Labour Codes include specific provisions such as 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and mandatory crèche facilities to boost women's participation.
PIB Factsheet on Wage Payment Timelines for MSMEs
New PIB Factsheet outlines strict wage payment deadlines: daily-wage workers must be paid at end of shift, monthly employees within 7 days of following month.
Mandatory ESIC and PF Extensions Notified
The government notified extension of ESIC benefits pan-India, making it mandatory for any establishment with even one employee in hazardous processes to provide coverage.
Inspector-cum-Facilitator System Implemented
The Ministry transitioned the traditional inspection role into a facilitator model, prioritizing guidance, advisory support, and digital, algorithm-driven inspections.
Appointment Letters Now Mandatory for All Workers
Under the new codes, every worker including those in the informal sector must be issued a written appointment letter to ensure job security and transparency.
National Floor Wage Introduced
The Central Government announced the statutory right to a National Floor Wage, establishing a minimum benchmark that state governments cannot undercut.
Gratuity Eligibility for Fixed-Term Employees
Fixed-Term Employees are now eligible for gratuity after completing just one year of service, compared to the previous five-year requirement for permanent staff.
All Four Labour Codes Now Effective Nationwide
The Ministry issued a landmark notification making the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Social Security Code (2020), and OSHWC Code (2020) effective.
Commuting Accidents Now Work-Related
In a significant welfare update, accidents occurring during transit between a worker's home and workplace are now deemed "employment-related" for compensation purposes.
Standardization of "Wages" Definition
The government enforced a uniform definition of "wages" across all four codes, capping allowances at 50% of total remuneration for fair PF, gratuity, and bonus calculation.
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