Implement the New Labour Codes With Confidence
India's four Labour Codes came into effect on 21 November 2025. Review wage structures, payroll, HR policies, registers, contractor records and statutory processes against the applicable Central and State requirements.
Book a Labour Codes Compliance ReviewIndia's Labour Law Framework Now Operates Through Four Labour Codes
The Government announced implementation of the four Labour Codes with effect from 21 November 2025. Employers should now assess how the Codes and the applicable Central and State rules affect wage definitions, payroll calculations, employment documentation, registers, policies, working conditions and contractor compliance.
The four Labour Codes are: Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.
Last reviewed: 19 October 2026. Regulatory rules and state-level requirements may continue to evolve. View the Ministry of Labour & Employment implementation announcement.
The 4 Labour Codes
Code on Wages
Covers wage definition, minimum wages, timely payment of wages, bonus, and equal remuneration principles.
Code on Social Security
Covers PF, ESIC, gratuity, maternity benefit, employee compensation, and social security coverage.
Industrial Relations Code
Covers standing orders, retrenchment, layoffs, trade unions, disciplinary matters, and employment-related disputes.
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
Covers workplace safety, working hours, health standards, welfare facilities, registers, contract labour, and compliance documentation.
Why an Implementation Review Is Important
- Non-compliance can lead to penalties, notices, inspections, and business disruption.
- Wage definitions can affect salary structures, statutory calculations and employer cost.
- HR policies, appointment letters, registers and compliance evidence may require revision.
- Central and State requirements must be mapped to each establishment and workforce category.
- A documented review helps management prioritise gaps before an inspection, notice or transaction.
How Wren & Pecker Can Help
- Labour Codes implementation audit
- Payroll structure review
- PF, ESIC, PT and LWF compliance review
- HR policy and appointment letter review
- Statutory register and return review
- Contractor compliance review
- POSH and workplace compliance advisory
- Prioritised remediation and implementation roadmap
Don't Wait for a Notice to Review Compliance
Book a detailed Labour Codes Compliance Review with Wren & Pecker to identify payroll, policy, documentation and statutory-process gaps.
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