Compendium on the New Labour and Industrial Codes | Along with Notified Central Rules, 2026

This edition of the Compendium on the New Labour and Industrial Codes along with Notified Central Rules, 2026 serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for legal practitioners, HR professionals, corporate compliance officers, labour law consultants seeking a complete understanding of India's reformed labour law framework. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this volume consolidates the new Labour and Industrial Codes together with the notified Central Rules, 2026, providing a practical and up-to-date resource for legal compliance, research, and professional application.

The book presents the text of the new labour codes along with relevant rules, forms, notifications, and legislative references, enabling readers to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with clarity and precision. Designed as a ready reference, it bridges the transition from the earlier labour law regime to the new codified structure adopted by the Government of India.

Whether used for professional practice, corporate compliance, academic study, or legal reference, this updated compendium provides a detailed and reliable guide to the New Labour and Industrial Codes together with the Notified Central Rules, 2026, making it an essential resource for understanding and implementing India's modern labour law framework.

About Corporate Professionals
Labour Codes Makeover
Brief Profile of Experts who have contributed to this Book
How to read the Book/ Some unique features of the Book
Division I The Code on Wages, 2019
Objectives and Legislative Intent of the “Code on Wages, 2019”
Acts & Rules repealed after enforcement of the “Code on Wages, 2019”
Comparison between the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 and Code on Wages, 2019
Comparison between Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and Code on Wages, 2019
Comparison between Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and Code on Wages, 2019
Comparison between Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 and Code on Wages, 2019
Enforcement Status of the Code on Wages, 2019
FAQs on “Code on Wages, 2019”
Minimum Wages for various States across India
THE CODE ON WAGES, 2019
Division II The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Objectives and Legislative Intent of the “Industrial Relations Code, 2020”
Acts & Rules repealed after enforcement of the “Industrial Relations Code, 2020”
Comparison between Trade Unions Act, 1926 and Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Comparison between Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 and Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Comparison between Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Enforcement Status of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
FAQs on “Industrial Relations Code, 2020”
THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE, 2020
Division III The Code on Social Security, 2020
Objectives and Legislative Intent of the “Code on Social Security, 2020”
Acts & Rules repealed after enforcement of the “Code on Social Security, 2020”
Comparison between Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between The [Employees’] Compensation Act, 1923 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between The Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Comparison between The Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981 and Code of Social Security, 2020
Enforcement Status of the Code on Social Security, 2020
FAQs on “Code on Social Security, 2020”
THE CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, 2020
Division IV Code Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Objectives and Legislative Intent of the “Code on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020”
Acts & Rules repealed after enforcement of the “Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020”
Comparison between The Building and Other Construction Workers’ (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Factories Act, 1948 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Mines Act, 1952 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986 and The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between Plantations Labour Act, 1951 and The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958 Act No. 29 of 1958 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between Sales Promotion Employees (Condition of Service) Act, 1976 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Comparison between Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Enforcement Status of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
FAQs on “Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020”
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS CODE, 2020