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Under Section 2(y) of the Code on Wages, 2019, “wages” refers to all remuneration paid to an employee in monetary terms for work performed. It primarily includes basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance, while certain components such as bonuses, house rent allowance, and overtime allowances are excluded, subject to the 50% remuneration rule. Introduction […]

The recent announcement on November 21, 2025, regarding the implementation of India’s long-awaited four Labour Codes has created an important moment for every employer, HR head, and business leader. Although these Codes were drafted in 2020, their practical rollout has now begun, and organizations must clearly understand what happens next, how the transition works, and

In today’s competitive and regulated business environment, employers in Mumbai face increasing challenges in handling employee-related claims. Whether it’s disputes over wages, working hours, or termination, one small misstep can lead to costly litigation. This is why engaging the best labour lawyer in Mumbai is essential for protecting the interests of employers, HR heads, and

India’s labour laws have always been perceived as being complicated and tense  Various Acts tended to include different definitions of terms such as “wages” or “workmen,” which resulted in confusion, conflicts, and compliance issues for companies. To solve these problems, the government initiated one of the largest reforms in the history of India’s labour laws

The Maharashtra cabinet on September 3, 2025, approved a historical amendment that will change the manner industries and private organisations treat their employees. The step raises workers’ working hours per day to place the state on par with those states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Tripura which have already done it. In

The year 2025 has set the spotlight on labour relations in India. As unions in states organise protests against the government’s four labour codes, employers find themselves caught in the middle of rising industrial unrest. While workers are raising issues regarding job security and benefits, for employers, this disruption places the urgent need to navigate

India’s effort to transform its labour regulatory landscape with four new labour codes, starting from the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, to the Code on Social Security, was aimed at streamlining compliance, increasing investments, and consolidating dispersed laws, such as the Factories Act 1948. However, some states

Allowances play a crucial role in modern payroll design. While labour law allowances provide flexibility in wage structuring, they also bring complex rules around taxation, compliance, and legal scrutiny. This article aims to help management professionals understand what allowances are, their tax implications, how to stay compliant, and how to avoid allowance-related litigation in the

In a rapidly evolving work culture driven by tight deadlines and lean staffing, overtime pay in India has emerged as a critical compliance area for employers. Whether it’s manufacturing plants running extended shifts or IT teams putting in long hours, managing overtime responsibly is no longer optional, it’s a legal necessity. For HR professionals, CEOs,

In today’s business climate, companies are often forced to restructure, downsize, or shut certain operations due to economic pressures, automation, or market shifts. In such scenarios, retrenchment becomes a legal and operational consideration for HR leaders and business owners.  This article aims to help top management understand how to handle retrenchment in labour law correctly,