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Centre Sets October 31 Deadline for States to Publish New Labour Code Rules

Centre expects all states to publish labour code rules by October 31

The Labour Ministry targets October 31 for all states and UTs to finalize rules, clearing the path to roll out…

Updated: September 25, 2026 07:45 IST

New Labour Code bonus rule: Rs 7,000 calculation base – Know what it means

Employees earning above Rs 7,000 a month may still be eligible for bonus. Here’s what the new Labour Code says…

September 4, 2026 13:31 IST

Govt holding talks over Labour Codes objections? Here’s what Centre told Parliament

The Centre has said that the four Labour Codes have already been implemented and that they were framed after extensive…

July 23, 2026 17:10 IST

India Prepares for First Statutory National Floor Wage to Revive Stagnant Low-Income Earnings

Experts bat for minimum wage revision every 3 years

The Indian government is setting up a Central Advisory Board to establish its first statutory national floor wage under the…

Updated: July 20, 2026 05:14 IST

The Code on Wages introduces a uniform definition of wages across labour legislation, bringing greater consistency to the way employee remuneration is assessed for statutory purposes. Wages include basic pay, dearness allowance (DA), retaining allowance, and any other remuneration components that do not fall within the specifically excluded categories prescribed under the law.

5 salary components completely overhauled under India’s new labour laws

Under the Code, if the excluded components of remuneration, such as certain allowances, collectively exceed 50% of total remuneration, the…

June 15, 2026 18:49 IST

The new labour codes in India came into full force on 21 November 2025, and they include several important changes to gratuity rules under the Social Security Code 2020.

Rs 20 lakh tax-free gratuity: How long do you need to work to reach the limit?

The Rs 20 lakh tax-free ceiling is a real and significant benefit, but reaching it depends on two things: your…

June 5, 2026 13:54 IST

Labour codes rollout gets a fresh push: What it could mean for your salary, PF and workplace rules

The Centre has stepped up the next phase of labour code implementation with a strong focus on digital compliance, risk-based…

May 13, 2026 17:47 IST

7 ways new labour laws change your income, savings and retirement

From salary to retirement benefits: 7 major changes for employees under new labour laws

India’s new labour laws are reshaping how your salary works—reducing take-home pay slightly but boosting PF, gratuity, and long-term savings.…

Updated: April 13, 2026 17:02 IST

New gratuity rules: Eligibility expanded, calculation tweaked — key details

The new labour codes bring key changes to gratuity rules, including eligibility for fixed-term employees and a revised wage definition…

April 7, 2026 06:32 IST

Appointment letter mandatory for all workers from April 1

New Labour Codes mandate appointment letters for all workers from April 1, aiming to formalise employment and improve worker protections.

March 31, 2026 23:02 IST

Big change in leave policy: 30-day cap, stronger employee rights under new labour codes

Big changes in leave rules under new labour laws: Earned leave, encashment norms revamped — key details

The new labour laws under the OSH Code, 2020 are set to change how companies manage employee leave, introducing a…

March 24, 2026 18:04 IST

Gratuity under new labour codes: Govt clears confusion, says rule applies from THIS date

Gratuity under new labour laws: Govt clears confusion, says rule applies from THIS date

Government clarifies that gratuity under new labour codes will apply prospectively from November 21, 2025, ending confusion over retrospective impact.…

March 23, 2026 14:14 IST

Appraisal 2026 Alert: Why Your Take-Home Salary May Grow Slower Despite a Hike

New Labour Codes impact: Employees facing a weak take-home salary jump this year – know why

The new labour codes have increased PF and gratuity liabilities for companies, triggering concerns over weaker salary hikes this appraisal…

February 17, 2026 17:16 IST

Bharat Bandh Today: Banks, schools to shops- what’s open and closed ? Full guide on services affected

The strike has been organised to protest the new labour codes and other policy issues, with the union warning of…

Updated: February 12, 2026 08:14 IST

Draft social security rules may exclude majority of gig workers, unions warn

For women workers, the threshold is even more disconnected from reality, according to Seema Singh, president of the Gig &…

January 5, 2026 19:44 IST

Gratuity rule clarity: ICAI says new labour code payouts apply from November 21

Employees leaving after Nov 21, 2025 must be paid revised gratuity under new labour laws, says ICAI

Employees leaving their jobs on or after November 21, 2025 will be entitled to gratuity under the new labour code…

December 30, 2025 18:41 IST

Gratuity in full and final settlement may come sooner after job exit under new labour laws

India’s new labour laws, set to take effect in 2026, could significantly change how employees are paid, work, and retire.…

December 29, 2025 22:09 IST

One-year gratuity rule announced, but not effective yet: Why private sector employees remain in limbo

You will not get gratuity after 1 year yet, despite 5-year rule being changed under new labour laws — know why

Despite the Centre lowering gratuity eligibility to one year for fixed-term and contract employees under new labour laws, most private…

December 24, 2025 16:17 IST

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