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Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes
Labour Law

Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

In a significant move toward modernizing India’s industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has finalized the underlying rules for the four landmark Labour Codes. Following extensive consultations with state governments and industry stakeholders, the central government is now preparing to implement the Wage, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety Codes starting […]

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Is Your HRMS Ready for April 1? The 5 Must-Have Features for 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 […]

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

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 […]

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India’s New Labour Codes Set for April 1 Implementation
Labour Law

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: […]

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ICAI Issues FAQs as Labour Codes Trigger Statutory Liabilities
Labour Law

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 […]

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Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3
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 […]

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Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes
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, […]

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Trade Unions Set Feb 12 Deadline for Labour Code Repeal
Labour Law

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 […]

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