Wages Code, 2019 | Updated on 21-11-2025 | With Notifications on Date of Enforcement

The Wages Code, 2019 consolidates and harmonises India’s laws relating to wages, bonus, and remuneration, offering a unified framework that simplifies compliance and enhances wage transparency. By standardising wage definitions and rationalising statutory requirements, the Code aims to bring uniformity across industries and employment types, ensuring clearer employer obligations and stronger worker safeguards. This edition serves as a practical reference for professionals engaged in wage management, statutory compliance, and labour administration.

Key Features

• Updated statutory text of the Wages Code, 2019 in a structured, accessible format.
• Clear explanation of the unified definition of “wages” and its impact on allowances, deductions, and statutory contributions.
• Coverage of provisions related to minimum wages, payment of wages, bonus calculations, and floor wages.
• Streamlined compliance framework supporting uniform wage regulation across organised and unorganised sectors.
• Professionally formatted for quick reference, study, and practical application.

This book is designed for HR professionals, payroll managers, compliance officers, labour law practitioners, government officials, academicians, and students who require a comprehensive understanding of India’s wage-related regulatory framework. It is especially valuable for organisations seeking clarity on wage structuring, statutory calculations, and uniform compliance obligations under the Wages Code, 2019.