Author: Heenal Mehta

In the existing labour laws, notably in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the term “workman” has been defined in Section 2(s) to include individuals engaged in manual, unskilled, skilled, technical, operational, clerical, or supervisory work, but explicitly excluded those in managerial ...

The Code on Wages, 2019, (“Code”) has introduced significant changes to the definition of “Wages.” This redefined universal understanding of wages aims to streamline various provisions across multiple labour laws and ensure consistency in the interpretation and enforcement of wage-re...

For the first time, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, the Government of India has envisioned to create dedicated helpline and facilitation centres, accessible through the e-Shram Portal to ensure registration and enrolment of unorganised, gig, and platform workers’ in social security scheme...

The Code on Social Security, 2020 and Industrial Relations Code, 2020 nowrecognises and defines “Fixed Term Employment (“FTE”)” meaning the engagement of an employee on the basis of a written contract of employment for a fixed period. Provided that: FTEs are entitled to wages, allowances, an...

The gig and platform working has grown rapidly in urban parts of India. While it offers workers a flexibility and autonomy it had raised concerns around social security benefits for gig workers. The Code on Social Security now provides benefits to gig- worker [defined under Section 2(35)], platform ...

Retrenchment is the termination of employment by the employer of the service of a worker for any reason whatsoever other than for reasons of voluntary retirement, superannuation, illness, expiry of fixed term contract or as a punishment inflicted by way of disciplinary action. Compensation equivalen...

The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 grants state governments the authority to set minimum wage rates, resulting in significant wage variations across regions. Thus, to regulate the minimum wage threshold centrally, the concept of the Floor Wage is introduced under the Code on Wages, 2019. The Central Gove...

The Labour Codes provide unorganised workers with access to social security benefits, including health, pension, and maternity leave, along with minimum wages. They also ensure legal protection, safe working conditions, and streamlined dispute resolution mechanisms. Impact of the Inclusion Formalisa...