Labour law updates

Plain-English guides to new forms, registers and returns under the Labour Codes, written for HR teams and plant managements.

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Labour Code forms and formats tracker (2026)

Every key register, return and form under the Central Rules, 2026 in one table, with what replaced what.

6 November 2026 · 7 min read Code on Wages

Wage register and wage slip formats under the Code on Wages

Forms I, IV, V and IX explained: what each register must hold, how long to keep it and when wage slips are due.

6 November 2026 · 5 min read OSH Code

Contract labour under the OSH Code: licence, forms and returns

The licence threshold moved from 20 to 50 workers. Here is what changed in licences, deposits, wage payment and annual returns.

6 November 2026 · 6 min read Social Security Code

Gratuity nomination Form III and claim forms under the Social Security Code

Form F is out. Nomination, fresh nomination and changes now use Form III, and claims follow Forms IV to IX.

6 November 2026 · 4 min read IR Code

Model Standing Orders 2026 under the Industrial Relations Code

Separate model orders for mining, manufacturing and services, a 300-worker threshold, and a new adoption procedure.

6 November 2026 · 4 min read
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