What is really disappointing is that we have not even attempted any radical new approach that would resolve the main issues that both management and labour face, which, if resolved, would lead to industrialisation at truly global scales. Rather, we have signalled that we can only do a little...
Special articles on Labour Codes
HRA and Minimum Wages Under the Wages Code: Why Employers Should Not Rush to Restructure?
The author of this article argues that hasty wage restructuring may be premature and potentially unnecessary. Based on principles of statutory interpretation, protections under the General Clauses Act, and a logical analysis of transitional provisions, employers who are currently compliant with pre...
Fixed-Term Employment: The Mirage Of Unfettered Employer Flexibility
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020, has introduced the concept of 'fixed-term employment' (FTE) as a distinct category of employment. This article examines the legislative intent, statutory safeguards, parliamentary concerns, and potential judicial interpretations to demonstrate that the use of...
Section 124 of the Social Security Code 2020: Does It Bar Wage Restructuring?
The bar provided in Sec. 124 of Social Security Code addresses a specific mischief about reduction of wages or the total quantum of employment benefits by reason only of the employer's statutory contribution liability. The author in this article argues and makes out a case as to how and under which...
The Question of Immediacy of ESI & PF Contributions Payment as per New “Wages” Definition
Thus, the Central Government will necessarily notify the said Schemes prepared by it under the CoSS. Section 16 then goes on to state that under the said Schemes (the ones notified under aegis of the CoSS), the Government may establish a Provident Fund, a Pension Fund and an Insurance Fund to which...



