Taxmann’s New Labour Laws – Edition 2026 is a detailed and authoritative publication designed for advocates, HR professionals, labour law practitioners, compliance officers, industrial establishments, academicians, judiciary aspirants, and students specializing in labour and industrial laws.

This updated Edition 2026 comprehensively explains India’s modern labour law regime introduced through the consolidation of 29 existing labour legislations into four unified Labour Codes aimed at simplifying compliance, improving labour governance, and modernizing industrial relations.

The publication provides complete and updated coverage of the following major legislations:

• The Code on Wages, 2019
• The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
• The Code on Social Security, 2020
• The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

The book systematically explains statutory provisions, Central Rules, notifications, procedural framework, employer obligations, employee rights, compliance requirements, and implementation mechanisms under the new labour law structure.

The publication comprehensively covers important aspects including:

Code on Wages

• Uniform wage definition
• Minimum wages and floor wages
• Payment of wages and bonus provisions
• Equal remuneration and compliance obligations

Industrial Relations Code

• Trade unions and industrial disputes
• Standing orders and disciplinary framework
• Strike and lockout provisions
• Grievance redressal mechanisms

Code on Social Security

• Provident Fund (PF) and ESI framework
• Gratuity and maternity benefits
• Gig and platform worker welfare
• Social security registration and compliance

Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code

• Workplace safety standards
• Health and welfare measures
• Working conditions and hours
• Contract labour and licensing provisions

The publication also discusses practical implementation issues, labour law compliance strategies, employer responsibilities, inspection mechanisms, digital compliance systems, and emerging developments under the new labour law framework.

Structured in Taxmann’s trusted reader-friendly format, the book includes statutory text, practical explanations, compliance guidance, procedural references, notifications, and updated legal developments to support both academic learning and professional practice.

Its analytical and practical approach makes the publication highly useful for labour law practitioners, advocates, HR managers, compliance professionals, industrial establishments, consultants, academicians, corporate legal teams, and students preparing for labour law and judiciary examinations.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of India’s new Labour Codes
• Covers Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations & OSH Codes
• Includes latest rules, notifications, and compliance provisions
• Practical guide for labour law compliance and HR management
• Reader-friendly and professional presentation
• Useful for advocates, HR professionals, and compliance officers
• Helpful for judiciary and labour law examinations
• Updated with latest legal and regulatory developments

This publication serves as an essential professional and academic resource for understanding and implementing India’s new labour law framework effectively.