The Problem With a Universal Definition of Wages

Introduction The Code on Wages has been brought in as a part of the Government’s efforts to untangle India’s complex regulatory framework pertaining to labour. As part of the Code, the Government has introduced a new definition of the term ‘wages’ that is uniform across the four Labour Codes. The uniform definition comprises three parts – an inclusive portion, specified exclusions and conditions that place a limit on the quantum that may be claimed as…

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‘Wages’ Under Payment of Wages Act & Code on Wages: A Comparative Analysis

Introduction The Code on Wages, 2019 has been passed by the Parliament and with the draft Central rules awaiting Parliament’s approval, India’s biggest overhaul of labour laws is imminent. The Code on Wages, 2019 subsumes four labour legislations, namely:- 1.  The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 2.  The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 3.  The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 4.  The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 Several changes were brought in through the Code to facilitate…

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