Commentary on New Industrial & Labour Codes

Commentary on New Industrial & Labour Codes by V. K. Kharbanda and Vipul Kharbanda is a comprehensive guide to India?s reformed labour law framework, covering the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020; and the Code on Social Security, 2020. The book explains the legislative intent, legal framework, and practical impact of these landmark reforms, making it a valuable reference for understanding the transition from multiple labour laws to a consolidated codified regime.

Key Features:

• Detailed section-wise commentary on all four New Labour Codes.
• Covers both substantive provisions and procedural requirements under the Codes.
• Includes comparative tables correlating provisions of the new Codes with repealed labour legislation.
• Highlights key objectives, reforms, and structural changes introduced by the labour law overhaul.
• Incorporates relevant notifications and implementation updates up to 2026.
• Provides practical guidance for legal interpretation, compliance management, and workplace implementation.
• Organized and user-friendly format for quick research and reference.
• Useful for understanding the legal and operational implications of the new labour regime.

This book is intended for labour law practitioners, advocates, judges, corporate legal departments, HR managers, compliance officers, industrial relations professionals, academicians, researchers, and law students.

The Code of Wages, 2019
Preface
Abbreviations
Contents
Notifications
Comparative Table
Introduction
Salient Features of the Wages Code
Chapter I. Preliminary
Chapter II. Minimum Wages
Chapter III. Payment of Wages
Chapter IV. Payment of Bonus
Chapter V. Advisory Board
Chapter VI. Payment of Dues, Claims, and Audit
Chapter VII. Inspector-cum-Faclitator
Chapter VIII. Offences and Penalties
Chapter IX. Miscellaneous
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Introduction
Salient Features
Chapter I. Preliminary
Chapter II. Registration
Chapter III. Duties of Employer and Employees, Etc.
Chapter IV. Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter V. Health, Safety, and Working Conditions
Chapter VI. Welfare Provisions
Chapter VII. Hours of Work and Annual Leave with Wages
Chapter VIIII. Maintenance of Registers, Records, and Returns
Chapter IX. Inspector-cum-Faclitators and Other Authority
Chapter X. Special Provisions Relating to Employment of Women
Chapter XI. Special Provisions for Contract Labour and Inter-State Migrant Worker, Etc.
Chapter XII. Offences and Penalties
Chapter XIII. Social Security Fund
Chapter XIV. Miscellaneous
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Introduction
Salient Features
Chapter I. Preliminary
Chapter II. Bi-Partite Forums
Chapter III. Trade Unions
Chapter IV. Standing Orders
Chapter V. Notice of Change
Chapter VI. Voluntary Reference of Disputes to Arbitration
Chapter VII. Mechanism for Resolution of Industrial Disputes
Chapter VIII. Strikes and Lockouts
Chapter IX. Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure
Chapter X. Special Provisions Relating to Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure in Certain Establishments
Chapter XI. Worker Re-selling Fund
Chapter XII. Unfair Labour Practices
Chapter XIII. Offences and Penalties
Chaper XIV. Miscellaneous
The Code on Social Security, 2020
Introduction
Salient Features
Chapter I. Preliminary
Chaper II. Social Security Organisations
Chapter III. Employees' Provident Fund
Chapter IV. Employees State Insurance Corporation
Chapter V. Gratuity
Chapter VI. Maternity Benefit
Chapter VII. Employee's Compensation
Chapter VIII. Social Security and Cess in Respect of Building and Other Construction Workers
Chapter IX. Social Security for Unorganised Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers
Chapter X. Finance and Accounts
Chapter XI. Authorities, Assessment, Compliance and Recovery
Chapter XII. Offences and Penalties
Chapter XIII. Employment Information and Monitoring
Chaper XIV. Miscellaneous