Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 04 JUNE 2026

FAQs On The Recently Implemented Central Rules Under India’s New Labour Codes

CMS INDUSLAW
Explore more from CMS INDUSLAW

India's new labour codes have introduced significant procedural and compliance requirements for employers. These FAQs address critical questions about registration obligations, wage definitions, working hours, welfare provisions, and the transition from old labour laws to the new framework, helping employers navigate the complex implementation landscape.

IndiaEmployment and HR
Debjani Aich
Debjani Aich
Amrita Tonk
Amrita Tonk
Ruchi Goel
Ruchi Goel
Shivani Kapur Jeet
Shivani Kapur Jeet
Priyanka Chandrasekhar
Priyanka Chandrasekhar
Riddhi Jain
Riddhi Jain
Varsha D Sinchana
Varsha D Sinchana
Shivam Sharma
Shivam Sharma
Author LinkedIn connections

These FAQs offer a practical  overview of certain key questions that Indian employers are currently grappling with. Do note that this document is intended for general guidance and not specific legal advice. The FAQs will need to be read along with the latest federal rules, state rules and law, and official notifications from the Indian Government.

Also, please note that the substantial provisions of the Labour Codes have come into the effect from November 21, 2025, and all establishments are required to comply with the substantive provisions. This set of FAQs addresses matters flowing from the Labour Codes and the rules notified by the Central Government (“Central Rules”) under the Labour Codes. 

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Ministry Of Labour And Employment Operationalises The Provisions On Payment Of Statutory Bonus

On 25 August 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment issued two notifications (Notifications) under the Code on Wages, 2019 (Wage Code), thereby operationalising specified provisions relating to payment of statutory bonus for establishments for which the appropriate government is the Central Government. The Wage Code consolidates the legislative framework governing wages and related employee entitlements, including the regime previously governed by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
IndiaEmployment and HR
Khaitan & Co.
Khaitan & Co.
Article

Notified Code On Wages (Central) Rules, 2026: What Employers Need To Know

India's Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026, operationalizing the Code on Wages, 2019. These comprehensive rules establish frameworks for minimum wage fixation, working hours standardization, permissible wage deductions, bonus computation methodologies, and enhanced principal employer accountability in contractor-based employment arrangements.
IndiaEmployment and HR
Anhad Law
Anhad Law
Article

Enhancement Of PF Wage Ceiling To INR 25,000

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a notification dated September 17, 2026, notifying INR 25,000 per month as the new wage ceiling for the purposes of the provident fund provisions (“PF“) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“SS Code”). The notification is effective from September 17, 2026. The wage ceiling was last revised 12 years ago in September 2014, when it was increased from INR 6,500 per month to INR 15,000 per month.
IndiaEmployment and HR
AZB & Partners
AZB & Partners
Article

Revision to EPF Wage Ceiling: Coverage, Contributions and the September Transition

The Indian government has raised the EPF wage ceiling from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month, effective mid-September 2026, creating immediate compliance questions for employers. How should contributions be calculated for the transition month when the change takes effect partway through the wage period, and what treatment applies to employees who become newly covered versus those already enrolled?
IndiaEmployment and HR
Argus Partners
Argus Partners