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Labour Codes
The labour codes, on wages, industrial relations, social security and workplace safety, consolidate India’s labour laws. They redefine wages, extend social security to gig workers, require appointment letters and change rules on layoffs.
Why It Matters
They change what lands in your salary account and your provident fund.
In India
Under the new codes, basic pay must be at least half of total pay, raising provident fund contributions for many workers.
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