New Labour and Industrial Laws

This edition of New Labour and Industrial Laws, updated for 2026, consolidates and presents the four major labour codes enacted to streamline and modernize India’s labour law framework. It provides the bare text of the statutes, along with short comments for clarity, making it an authoritative and practical resource for students, professionals, and practitioners in labour and industrial law. The volume covers:

• The Code on Wages, 2019 (29 of 2019) – including provisions enforced with effect from 18-12-2020

• The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020)

• The Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020) – including provisions enforced from 30-4-2021 and 3-5-2023

• The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (37 of 2020)

This edition is particularly useful for:

• Law students and academicians studying the restructured framework of labour and industrial legislation

• Advocates, consultants, and HR professionals engaged in employment, labour relations, and industrial disputes

• Employers and corporate compliance officers ensuring adherence to statutory obligations under the new codes

• Labour unions, workers’ representatives, and NGOs working in the field of labour rights and social security

• Policymakers and regulators monitoring the implementation of the unified labour code regime

By consolidating the four comprehensive codes, this updated 2026 edition offers a clear and reliable legal reference, making it indispensable for academic study, litigation, advisory, and compliance in the evolving landscape of labour and industrial law in India.