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| National Seminar India’s New Labour Codes |
“I’m READY Series” – Understanding India’s Transforming Labour Law Framework
India’s labour law regime is witnessing one of the most significant legislative transformations in decades with the introduction of the New Labour Codes. The Government of India has consolidated 29 existing labour laws into four comprehensive Codes, bringing a major shift in the way organisations manage compliance, workforce relations, social security, and workplace safety.
The four Labour Codes that will redefine the regulatory framework are:
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Code on Wages, 2019
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Industrial Relations Code, 2020
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Code on Social Security, 2020
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Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
These Codes aim to simplify labour laws, enhance ease of doing business, and strengthen social security protections for workers while creating a unified compliance framework across India.
To discuss the legal interpretation, compliance challenges, and practical implications for organisations, a National Seminar is being organised under the “I’m READY Series” – Delhi Chapter.
📅 Date: 21 March 2026
📍 Venue: The Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
☕ Breakfast & Lunch included
🔗 Register here:
https://indithinkk.com/index.php/2026/01/26/delhi-21-march-i-am-ready-labour-codes-national-seminar-on-indias-new-labour-codes/
This seminar will bring together leading labour law experts, HR leaders, compliance professionals, and legal practitioners to analyse how the new Codes will affect employment practices across industries.
Adv. S. K. Gupta
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
A leading authority in labour law jurisprudence, Adv. S. K. Gupta has been actively involved in analysing the implications of the new wage framework, particularly the uniform definition of “wages” introduced across all four Labour Codes, which will significantly impact PF, ESI, gratuity, and bonus calculations.
GovindRaju N S
Member – Labour Codes Drafting Committee, Karnataka
Compliance & Labour Law Expert
GovindRaju N S has been closely associated with the formulation and interpretation of Labour Code rules and will share ground-level insights on implementation challenges faced by organisations.
Yajat Kumar
Editor – Labour Law Reporter (LLR)
As one of the most respected voices in labour law publications, Yajat Kumar will discuss recent judicial trends, compliance strategies, and evolving interpretations of the Labour Codes.
The New Labour Codes introduce several structural reforms that will affect every organisation in India:
1️⃣ Uniform Definition of Wages
For the first time, a common definition of “wages” has been introduced across labour laws. This definition includes:
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Basic Pay
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Dearness Allowance
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Retaining Allowance
However, if excluded components exceed 50% of total remuneration, the excess will be treated as wages for statutory purposes.
This change will directly impact:
2️⃣ Expansion of Social Security Coverage
The Code on Social Security, 2020 extends coverage to:
This represents a major shift in India’s labour policy, especially for the digital economy and platform-based businesses.
3️⃣ Modernisation of Industrial Relations
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 introduces reforms in:
These changes aim to balance industrial peace with operational flexibility for employers.
4️⃣ Enhanced Workplace Safety Standards
The OSH Code, 2020 consolidates multiple safety laws and mandates stronger obligations on employers to ensure:
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Safe working environments
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Health monitoring of employees
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Standardised occupational safety compliance.
Organisations will need to revisit their compliance architecture, including:
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Salary structure redesign under the 50% wage rule
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Social security contribution planning
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Payroll restructuring
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Contract labour and gig worker compliance
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Workplace safety compliance frameworks
Failure to prepare could lead to higher statutory liabilities and compliance risks.
The “I’m READY Series” National Seminar is designed as a knowledge-sharing platform where professionals can:
✔ Understand the legal framework of the new Codes
✔ Learn practical compliance strategies
✔ Discuss real-world implementation challenges
✔ Engage with leading labour law experts
The seminar will help organisations move from uncertainty to readiness as India transitions into the new labour law regime.
If you are a HR leader, compliance officer, lawyer, consultant, or business owner, this seminar will provide valuable insights into preparing your organisation for the new labour law landscape.
📅 21 March 2026
📍 The Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi
🔗 Register now:
https://indithinkk.com/index.php/2026/01/26/delhi-21-march-i-am-ready-labour-codes-national-seminar-on-indias-new-labour-codes/