New labour codes have capped weekly working hours at 48, with overtime paid at double the hourly wage. Final rules for wages and industrial relations codes are out, paving the way for implementation.

India’s labour reforms have entered the implementation phase after the Centre notified rules under all four Labour Codes, but ...

India’s workplace culture could soon witness a major transformation as the proposed new labour code framework may allow ...

India’s Parliament just overhauled and simplified the country’s labor law regime by consolidating it into four labor codes. The changes, which took effect November 21, will harmonize definitions, ...

India’s new labour codes have introduced a structured distinction between the terms “employee” and “worker”. While all workers are employees, not all employees are workers. This distinction is more ...

The Code on Wages and the 2026 Rules introduce a uniform wage definition and cap exclusions at 50% of total remuneration. Employers may need to redesign salary structures due to higher PF, gratuity, ...

Government notifies Wage and IR rules to operationalise labour codes nationwide. Labour reforms aim to simplify compliance ...