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New Labour Codes Critical Actions HR Must Take Now

Jun 3, 2026

New Salary Structure Rules Mandate Basic Pay

The landscape of Indian corporate payroll, basic pay, is undergoing a seismic shift with the impleme...

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Apr 20, 2026

New Salary Structure Rules Mandate Basic Pay

Labour Codes To Boost Female Employment Gig Worker Rights

As India prepares to implement its four comprehensive Labour Codes, the nation stands on the brink o...

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Apr 11, 2026

Labour Codes To Boost Female Employment Gig Worker Rights

Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

In a significant move toward modernizing Indias industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour ...

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Mar 30, 2026

Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

Editorial

Is Your HRMS Ready for April 1? The 5 Must-Have Features for New Labour Codes

As India transitions to the four new Labour Codes, the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is evolving from a mere administrative tool into a high-stakes compliance engine. For employers, “upgrading” is no longer optional; it is a mechanical necessity to navigate the complex redefinition of wages, statutory contributions, and employee benefits that officially took effect […]

Mar 24, 2026

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New Labour Codes: A Checklist of the 23 Compliances Every Boss Needs to Know

As India prepares for the implementation of the four new Labour Codes, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has streamlined the regulatory landscape by identifying nearly two dozen specific employer compliances. This move aims to simplify the current web of overlapping regulations, consolidating 29 central labor laws into four comprehensive codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social […]

Feb 21, 2026

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India’s New Labour Codes Set for April 1 Implementation

The Government of India is reportedly finalizing preparations to implement the four long-awaited Labour Codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—starting April 1, 2026. This landmark transition aims to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws into a streamlined legal framework, marking the most significant overhaul of India’s employment regulations since independence. Labour Codes: […]

Jan 17, 2026

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ICAI Issues FAQs as Labour Codes Trigger Statutory Liabilities

The implementation of India’s four new Labour Codes on November 21, 2025, has triggered a seismic shift in corporate financial reporting. As companies prepare their results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, they face a “compliance shock” driven by a new, standardized definition of “wages” and expanded social security mandates. The 50% Wage Rule Under […]

Jan 16, 2026

Industry

Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3

India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]

Jan 16, 2026

Industry

Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes

Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]

Jan 13, 2026

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Trade Unions Set Feb 12 Deadline for Labour Code Repeal

A coalition of ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and several independent sectoral federations have issued a final ultimatum to the Union Government, demanding the immediate repeal of the four controversial Labour Codes. The unions have warned that if their demands are not met, they will proceed with a massive nationwide general strike scheduled for February […]

Jan 12, 2026

Hiring

How India’s Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers

India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades following the official implementation of four consolidated Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. Industry experts suggest that these reforms—the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—will act as a major catalyst […]

Jan 3, 2026

Industry

New Labour Codes Will Impact MNC Bottom Lines

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in India are preparing for a significant overhaul of their compensation strategies as the central government moves closer to implementing four landmark labour codes. These codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—aim to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws. While the reforms are designed to improve the ease of […]

Dec 27, 2025