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The simplest way to understand these four definitions is: Appropriate Government" means which government authority (Central Government or State Government) will administer, regu...
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) framework under Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020 establishes a comprehensive social security mechanism for employees by providin...
The Code on Social Security, 2020 is being discussed in the context of Provident Fund, ESIC, gratuity, maternity benefits, and gig worker protections. However, one of the most stru...
Section 164 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 is a transitional and savings provision; intended to ensure smooth migration from the earlier social security legislations to the n...
This analysis is derived from the official texts and FAQs under: Code on Wages, 2019 Code on Social Security, 2020 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Respective Cent...
India's workplace safety compliance landscape has just undergone its most consequential restructuring in decades. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) R...
India’s new labour code framework has moved the discussion from fragmented state-specific rules to a more unified compliance regime. For employers, HR teams, payroll professional...
G.S.R. 344(E) was notified on 8 May 2026, amending India’s Code on Social Security framework. It introduces targeted but consequential changes to ESI onboarding workflows and dat...
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 vide G.S.R. 342(E) dated 8 May 2026, amending and superseding several provisions o...
India's wage compliance landscape has shifted. The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 — notified vide G.S.R. 343(E) — supersedes the 2025 draft, introducing structural simpl...
Additional FAQs on Labour Codes (As on 16.03.2026) Sl. No Query Reply Code on Wages, 2019 ...
FAQ on OSH&WC Code, 2020 (As on 13.03.2026) SI. No. Query Clarification 1. ...
A. General Framework & Registration FAQ 1: Are all procedures under the Social Security Rules mandatory in digital mode? Answer: No. While the Rules prioritise digital ...
In the recent years, multiple dynamic changes have been introduced in the Indian Labour Laws with the purpose of modernizing the norms at workplaces, encouraging gender equality an...
S. No. Query Reply 1. Which rules will be applicable during the transition period? ...
Q 1. Whether raising the threshold for definition of “factory” (from 10 workers with power / 20 without power to 20 workers with power / 40 without power) will exclude worker...
Q 1. Whether the Industrial Relation Code in any way takes back workers’ right relating to form trade unions? Ans : No. The apprehension is totally incorrect. Provisions rel...
Q1. Whether Data Entry Operators and employees in similar categories are included under the minimum wage provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019? Ans: Yes. The concept of schedu...
If you’ve been working in HR or compliance over the past few weeks, you’ve probably felt a bit like you’re on a rollercoaster. The latest ESIC circulars have left many of us ...
The Four Labour Codes Code on Wages, 2019 Code on Social Security, 2020 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 ...
The Karnataka government has implemented a landmark policy mandating paid menstrual leave for working women in the state. This is a progressive move aimed at supporting women's hea...