The Central Government has notified the four Labour Codes, effective 21 November 2025, marking a significant shift in India’s labour law framework. These changes carry direct implications for non-profit organisations.
Part II of our five-part series focuses on the Code on Wages, 2019, outlining key compliance obligations for non-profits. This Code consolidates and replaces the Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, and Equal Remuneration Act, introducing uniform wage definitions and standardised wage protections for employees and contract workers across sectors.
Coming up in Part III:
An overview of the Code on Social Security, 2020, with a focus on expanded coverage, contributory schemes, and compliance considerations for non-profits.
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Part I provides an overview of the four Labour Codes and their implications for employers, employees/workers, and contractors.