India’s New Labour Codes (Proposed Updates) – What Employees & Employers Must Know
India ka labour system ek bade transition ke phase me hai. Government ne New Labour Codes ke through salary structure, working hours, gratuity, overtime aur employee rights ko zyada transparent, uniform aur employee-friendly banane ka vision rakha hai.
Social media par circulate ho rahi kuch key highlights—jaise Basic Salary 50%, 4-day work week, aur faster salary settlement—employees ke liye kaafi attention grab kar rahi hain. Par asli baat detail me samajhna zaroori hai.
Is blog me hum in proposed labour code provisions ko simple, clear aur practical language me break down kar rahe hain.
Key Highlights of India’s New Labour Codes
1️⃣ Basic Salary = Minimum 50% of CTC
New wage definition ke hisaab se Basic Pay + DA milkar total CTC ka kam se kam 50% hona chahiye.
Impact:
- PF aur Gratuity contribution badega
- In-hand salary thodi kam ho sakti hai
- Long-term savings strong hongi
👉 Short pain, long-term gain.
2️⃣ Gratuity After 1 Year (Fixed-Term Employees)
Pehle gratuity ke liye 5 saal continuous service zaroori thi.
Proposed rule ke hisaab se fixed-term employees ko 1 saal ke baad bhi gratuity mil sakti hai.
Impact: Contract & project-based professionals ke liye big relief.
3️⃣ Earned Leave After 180 Days
Employees jo 180 din continuous work complete karte hain, unhe earned leave ka benefit milega.
Impact:
- Better work-life balance
- Leave rights zyada structured honge
4️⃣ 4-Day Work Week (Optional)
Yes, 4-day work week possible hai — lekin total 48 working hours per week mandatory rahenge.
Matlab:
- 4 din × 12 ghante kaam
- Ya 5–6 din traditional schedule
Choice employer aur employee ke beech mutual agreement par hogi.
5️⃣ Overtime = 2× Wage
Overtime ka payment double rate (2x) par hoga.
Impact:
- Extra kaam ka fair compensation
- Labour exploitation par control
6️⃣ Full & Final Settlement in 2 Working Days
Job chhodne ke baad F&F settlement maximum 2 working days me complete karna hoga.
Impact:
- Employees ko paison ke liye bhatakna nahi padega
- HR & payroll processes zyada disciplined honge
7️⃣ Salary Credit Before 7th of Every Month
Salary 7 tareekh se pehle credit karna mandatory hoga.
Impact:
- Salary delays par control
- Financial planning easy hogi
What This Means for Employers
- Payroll restructuring zaroori hoga
- Compliance aur documentation strong karna padega
- ERP / HRMS systems update karne honge
Jo companies pehle se transparent aur process-driven hain, unke liye transition smooth rahega.
Conclusion: A Step Toward Structured & Fair Work Culture
India ke New Labour Codes ka direction bilkul clear hai —
organized payroll, fair wages, better security aur dignity of labour.
Haan, short term me kuch adjustments painful lag sakte hain,
lekin long term me yeh reforms
employees, employers aur economy — teeno ke liye win-win hain.
Old school discipline + new age flexibility —
yeh combination hi sustainable work culture banata hai.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Is article me di gayi jankari public domain reports, proposed labour code provisions aur media updates par aadharit hai.
Labour Codes ke actual implementation dates, state-wise rules aur notifications time ke saath badal sakte hain.
Kripya koi bhi legal, HR, payroll ya financial decision lene se pehle:
- Official Government Notifications
- State Labour Department circulars
- Qualified HR / Legal professional
se verify zaroor karein.
Yeh content sirf informational aur educational purpose ke liye publish kiya gaya hai.
📌 Information padhiye, verify kijiye, phir decision lijiye — kyunki smart professionals assumptions par nahi, facts par chalte hain.
