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The Code on Wages, 2019 ("Wages Code") represents an important change in India's labour law framework.

Therefore, at this point of time, the judiciary was forced to reiterate the correct law in relation to the said provision.

The Court was of the view that maternity benefits are not merely a statutory benefit or a benefit flowing out of an agreement.

Payroll in the UAE carries a weight that many business owners underestimate until something goes wrong. A late salary transfer or a rejected file isn't just an internal issue. It's a compliance event that MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) tracks and acts on. Every employer running payroll here has to route wages through the Wage Protection System. Getting that process right consistently, month after month, matters just as much as getting it right once.

The Occupational, Safety, health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 ("OSH Code") received the assent of the president on September 28, 2020.

The Madras High Court ("Madras HC") in its recent judgement MRB Nurses Empowerment Association vs. The Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare and Ors.

It is common for corporates to carry out termination of employees who do not meet their performance requirements, or are found wanting in their conduct or are incapable of working in teams.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, exercising the powers conferred under section 29(1) read with Schedule I of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020...

There have been several controversies surrounding the calculation of Provident Fund ("PF"). The Supreme Court, in the case of "The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (II) West Bengal v. Vivekananda

As per the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 (Scheme), contributions payable by an employee must be at the rate of 12% of the basic wages.

The legislation relating to labour and employment in India have significantly different features from other similar jurisdictions.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court held that, the following twin test needs to be satisfied for an establishment to seek exemption from Section 16 (1) of the Act.

In India, many global capability centers (GCCs) have been bracing up for labour codes over the past few years. Finally, the Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the final Central Rules under all four Labour Codes on 8 May 2026

Global investors with aggressive expansion plans often acquire businesses in the host country or buy out units of existing entities which fit in with their strategic ambitions.

Many IT professionals in India seem to be facing a tough time on account of tightening of the visa regime in the United States of America.

The concept of an employer-employee relationship lies at the heart of labour and employment law in India. Yet, in practice, its determination often triggers complex legal questions — especially when services are rendered through third-party contractors.

The employer-employee relationship is, and has always been, in a constant state of evolution. As the nature of this relationship evolves and changes,...