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Splitting of wages for payment of minimum wages and other benefits under the labour codes
Minimum rates of wages were notified by the Government of Punjab vide notification dated 1st May, 2026. What stood out…
How the 50% add back rule under the wage definition of the Labour Codes can be interpreted in multiple ways
As is conspicuous from a bare reading of the definition of “wages”, which is pari materia across the four Codes,…
IS HIGHER GRATUITY TO BE PAID RETROSPECTIVELY UNDER THE LABOUR CODES?
Out of all the changes brought in by the Labour Codes, the ones pertaining to payment of gratuity have perhaps…
Leave and Leave Encashment under the Labour Codes
Leave and Leave Encashment under the Labour Codes: Striking a Balance with the Shops & Establishments ActsFor employees falling under…
What is a “CORE” Activity under CLRA
HOW TO DETERMINE IF AN ACTIVITY IS “CORE” OR NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACT LABOUR A blanket…
IMMEDIACY OF PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
THE QUESTION OF IMMEDIACY OF PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AS PER THE NEW DEFINITION OF “WAGES”The recently released FAQs…
To Change Your Salary Structure Or Not To Change
To Change Your Salary Structure Or Not To Change:The Shakespearean Legal Quandary Around The Definition Of Wages Under The Labour…
CONUNDRUMS AROUND EMPLOYEE NOTICE PERIODS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS
Published in LABIC 2025 Journal Section 30Written By Gaurav KumarAdvocate Supreme Court of IndiaEditor : Labour Law ReporterThe questions such…
IS GST TO BE INCLUDED WHILE CALCULATING LABOUR CESS?
GST is to be charged on cess and as such cess is not to be charged on GST. GST is…
CAN EMPLOYERS RECOVER GRATUITY AMOUNT FROM EMPLOYEES?
CAN EMPLOYERS RECOVER GRATUITY AMOUNT PAID OVER AND ABOVE THE STATUTORY CEILING FROM THEIR EMPLOYEES? Despite this issue being marred…
