Code on Wages, 2019

The Code on Wages, 2019 is a consolidated labour law legislation that rationalises and replaces four major wage-related enactments into a single statutory framework. This bare act edition presents the updated text of the Code along with applicable rules, amendments, and notifications, reflecting the latest legal position as notified by the Central Government. The publication offers a clear and authoritative reference for understanding wage regulation, minimum wages, bonus, and equal remuneration under Indian labour law.

Key Features

• Bare Act of the Code on Wages, 2019 with short explanatory comments
• Incorporation of the Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021
• Updated amendments through the Central Advisory Board Amendment Rules, 2025
• Section-wise effective date chart for notified provisions
• Inclusion of relevant government notifications
• Comparative table correlating provisions of the Code with repealed wage laws
• Text of subsumed legislations such as Payment of Wages, Minimum Wages, Bonus, and Equal Remuneration Acts

This book is intended for advocates, labour law practitioners, HR professionals, compliance officers, corporate legal departments, academicians, and students of labour and industrial law. It is also useful for employers, consultants, and policymakers seeking an updated and reliable reference on wage regulation and statutory compliance in India.