New Labour & Industrial Laws (Along with Central Rules, Orders, Scheme and Notifications) by Whitesmann is a comprehensive legal reference designed to help readers navigate India's modern labour law regime following the implementation of the Labour Codes. The book consolidates primary legislation and subordinate legal instruments into a single, accessible volume, enabling professionals to understand the evolving framework governing employment, industrial relations, workplace welfare, social security, and occupational safety. Carefully updated to reflect recent legislative and regulatory developments, this edition serves as a practical tool for legal research, compliance management, policy interpretation, and day-to-day labour law administration.
Key Features:
- Contains the complete text of all four Labour Codes:
- The Code on Wages, 2019
- The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- The Code on Social Security, 2020
- The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
- Includes the latest Central Rules, 2026, framed under each Labour Code.
- Updated with significant notifications dated May 8, 2026, May 13, 2026, and May 15, 2026.
- Covers the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026, and the Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025.
- Incorporates the Model Standing Orders, 2026.
- Includes the Other Beneficiaries and Members of their Families Medical Facilities Scheme, 2026.
- Presents all relevant Central Government notifications in a single volume for easy reference.
- Offers a consolidated and structured compilation of statutory provisions, subordinate legislation, schemes, and regulatory updates.
This book is an essential resource for labour law practitioners, advocates, corporate legal departments, human resource professionals, compliance officers, industrial relations managers, labour consultants, trade union representatives, employers, government officials, academicians, and students of labour and employment law.