Understanding the Labour Codes(Part II of a V Part Series)

The Central Government has notified the four Labour Codes, which came into effect on 21 November 2025, marking a significant shift in India’s labour law framework. These changes have direct implications for non-profit organisations

👉 As part of our five-part series supporting non-profits through this transition, Part II outlines key compliance obligations under Code on Wages, 2019. The Code consolidates and replaces the Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, and Equal Remuneration Act, introducing uniform wage definitions and standardised wage-related protections for employees and contract workers across sectors. 

Read Part II here: 

Understanding the Labour Codes (Part 2 of a 5 Part Series).pdf

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In Part III, we will turn to the Code on Social Security, 2020, examining expanded coverage, contributory schemes, and compliance considerations for non-profits.

🔗 Read Part I here: https://www.pacta.in/post/uderstanding-the-labour-codes-part-i-of-a-5-part-series

Part I provides an overview of the four Labour Codes and their implications for employers, employees/workers, and contractors.

To support wider participation, Pacta has collaborated with Civis, who has developed simple tools to help the public understand the Labour Codes and share feedback. Inputs collected through these tools will be compiled by Civis and submitted to the Ministry.

How to share feedback:

AI Voice Bot (multilingual): You can call +91 73146 30434 to ask questions and get explanations about the Codes. You can also share feedback by speaking in your preferred language.

WhatsApp Chatbot (English & Hindi): wa.me/918976926914?text=labourcodes and type the keyword “labourcodes” to get started.