Arjun Paleri and Raisa Pinto   1. Introduction   The Code on Wages, 2019 (“ Wages Code ”) represents an important change in India’s labour law framework. The Wages Code subsumes and consolidates four central wage-related labour laws into one code and provides a uniform definition of “wages.” This change impacts not only compliance with laws but also how organizations design and implement salary structures. In light of this change, employers will now be required to revisit and, where required,...

Arjun Paleri and Jaya Ramachandran Part 1 of the ‘Lifecycle of Discipline’ Series   -    Most employers know what to do when an employee violates policy. Few know how to do it right.   Disciplinary action encompasses the spectrum of corrective measures available to the employer to address workplace violations. It can range from verbal warning to termination, often governed by a mix of company policies, employment contract, statutory frameworks such as the Industrial Employment (Standing...

The Indian government has been developing a new framework for Indian labour laws since 2020 – it has been a vast exercise involving actions at the Central (Federal) and State levels. These new labour laws, officially known as Labour Codes, came into force on November 21, 2025. In summary, the new Labour Codes comprise: Code on Wages, 2019 – Governs all aspects of wages, including payments, minimum wage levels, pay parity, and related conditions. Code on Social Security, 2020 – Addresses all...