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Industrial Relations Code vs. Industrial Disputes Act: What changed

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (IR Code) replaced the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act) when it came into force on 21 November 2025. For anyone comparing the Industrial Relations

Prarthna Gupta October 3, 2026 EBC Webstore Exclusive

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New Labour Codes in India: 4 Commentaries by J.K. Verma

India's labour law landscape has changed. Four new labour codes, the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety,

Prarthna Gupta October 3, 2026 Bestsellers

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Women working night shifts under the OSH Code: conditions and safeguards

Can an employer in India ask a woman to work at night? Under the OSH Code, women night shift work is allowed in every establishment, but only with the woman's

Prarthna Gupta October 3, 2026 EBC Webstore Exclusive

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Maternity Benefit Under the Code on Social Security: Leave, Eligibility and Rules

Maternity benefit under the Code on Social Security, 2020 now governs paid maternity leave for working women in India. The Code came into force on 21 November 2025 and replaced

Prarthna Gupta October 1, 2026 Bestsellers

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Old Labour Laws vs New Labour Codes: Complete Comparison Table

Confused about what changed? This guide to old labour laws vs new labour codes explains how 29 central laws became four codes. It suits employees, HR teams, business owners and

Prarthna Gupta September 30, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Retrenchment and layoff threshold increased to 300 workers: what it means

Understanding the implications of the retrenchment and layoff threshold increased to 300 workers is essential for businesses, HR leaders, and legal practitioners operating in India. Under the updated framework of

Prarthna Gupta September 25, 2026 Bestsellers

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New Labour Code: Fixed Term Employment, Standing Orders & Registration Rules

Understanding the new labour code is now essential for every Indian employer, since it replaces decades of fragmented rules with a single consolidated framework. The Industrial Relations (IR) Code, 2020,

Prarthna Gupta September 23, 2026 Bestsellers

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New Labour Code Salary Structure: The 50% Basic Pay Rule Explained

If your payslip recently changed shape, higher basic pay, bigger PF deduction, slightly lower take home, you are likely seeing the effect of the new labour code salary structure rules.

Prarthna Gupta August 25, 2026 Bestsellers

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Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986: Explained

Child labour remains one of India's most pressing socio-legal challenges. The primary statute addressing it is the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, commonly referred to under

Prarthna Gupta July 30, 2026 Bestsellers

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Standard of Proof in Domestic Enquiries vs Criminal Cases

When an employee faces allegations of misconduct, employers often conduct a domestic enquiry to determine whether disciplinary action is justified. At the same time, some cases may also involve criminal

Prarthna Gupta May 22, 2026 Bestsellers