is Group Head - Employee Relations & HR Compliance, Adani Group and Guest faculty at Gujarat National Law University, IIM - Trichy.
The changes under the Code on Wages, 2019, mark a notable evolution in India's labour legislation, aiming to address long-standing gaps and extend protections to a broader segment of the workforce. By removing wage ceilings, broadening the definition of employees, and introducing gender-neutral...
Author - Dr. F. Israel Inbaraj
When Labour Codes are enforced, the scenario of Industrial relations would also be impacted in terms of contract labour engagement, workers' right to protest, collective bargaining and employer's right to manage the industry.
From Case laws, and deliberations, it is evident that the concept of wages differs between the MW Act and EPF Act, each serving distinct purposes. The clarification provided by the apex court underscores that Minimum Wages can encompass Basic wages along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and all other...
Through clear guidelines and defined parameters, the Code strives to provide a framework for addressing these challenges, ultimately fostering a more equitable and secure working environment for all stakeholders involved.
