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Updated on: Mar 2026
Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes
Labour Law

Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

Mar 30, 2026

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

As India transitions to the four new Labour Codes, the Human Resource Management System HRMS is ev...

Editorial
Mar 24, 2026
Is Your HRMS Ready for April ? The Must-Have Features for New Labour Codes

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

As India prepares for the implementation of the four new Labour Codes, the Ministry of Labour and Em...

Labour Law
Feb 21, 2026
New Labour Codes A Checklist of the Compliances Every Boss Needs to Know

Indias New Labour Codes Set for April Implementation

The Government of India is reportedly finalizing preparations to implement the four long-awaited Lab...

Labour Law
Jan 17, 2026
Indias New Labour Codes Set for April Implementation
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 […]

Jan 16, 2026
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 […]

Jan 16, 2026
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, […]

Jan 13, 2026
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 […]

Jan 12, 2026
How India’s Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers
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
New Labour Codes Will Impact MNC Bottom Lines
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
Labour Codes Ensure Seamless Operations and Universal Benefits
Labour Law

Labour Codes Ensure Seamless Operations and Universal Benefits

India has officially ushered in a new era for its workforce and industry with the implementation of the four unified Labour Codes, effective from November 21, 2025. These monumental reforms, which consolidate 29 separate and often conflicting central labour laws, are specifically designed to address long-standing regulatory inconsistencies. Senior officials from the Union Ministry of […]

Dec 15, 2025
Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances
Labour Law

Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

Dec 10, 2025
How New Labour Codes Will Reshape Employee Compensation
Labour Law

How New Labour Codes Will Reshape Employee Compensation

The impending rollout of the four new labour codes—the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—is set to fundamentally reshape the structure of compensation for millions of organized sector employees in India. The codes aim to consolidate decades of complex legislation […]

Dec 4, 2025