Can Indians Switch To A 4-Day Work Week? Here’s What Govt Says
The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that a four-day work week is possible under the new Labour Codes. According to the Ministry, employees can work for 12 hours a day for four days, while the remaining three days will be paid holidays.
Dec 14, 2025, 20:02 PM IST
Will Your Take-Home Pay Be Cut If PF Stays On Rs 15,000 Ceiling? Govt Ends Doubts Over Important Question
The Labour Ministry has responded to confusion on whether the new Labour Codes will lower take-home pay if PF deduction is on the statutory wage cap.
Dec 12, 2025, 10:53 AM IST
New Labour Codes Explained: Will Your Salary Drop? Here’s What Govt Says
Employees who currently contribute Rs 1,800 to PF, which is 12 per cent of the Rs 15,000 statutory wage limit will notice no change in their take-home salary. For those whose basic salary is below Rs 15,000, PF deductions may rise slightly if their basic pay increases, but only up to the Rs 15,000 ceiling.
Dec 11, 2025, 17:30 PM IST
New Labour Codes Come As Booster Shot For India’s Export Sector
One of the most impactful reforms is the introduction of a uniform definition of “wages” across all labour codes. This provision eliminates the ambiguity created by multiple, inconsistent definitions in earlier laws. For export industries operating in multiple states, it simplifies payroll administration and compliance, ensuring uniformity in wage calculations for social security contributions, bonus, and gratuity.
Nov 30, 2025, 14:11 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Ernakulam Shuts Down As Public Transport, Shops Hit By Nationwide Strike
Normal life in Ernakulam, Kerala, is impacted by today's Bharat Bandh, with public transport and shops shut. The nationwide strike by trade unions protests central government policies and demands the repeal of new labour codes.
Jul 09, 2025, 11:42 AM IST
4 labour codes likely to be implemented by FY23 as many states ready draft rules
The four labour codes on wages are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws.
Dec 19, 2021, 11:57 AM IST
Labour Code: Here’s what will change in your take home salary, PF, DA amount, pay structure and more
As per the new wages code, allowances are capped at 50 percent which basically means that half of the gross pay of an employee will be basic wages. The PF contribution is calculated as a percentage of the basic wage, which includes basic pay and dearness allowance (DA).
Jun 07, 2021, 16:00 PM IST
Good News! Employees’ take home salary won’t reduce this year, here’s why
This delay in the implementation will eventually be a boon for Indian corporates that were worried about the complex changes required in order to comply with the new codes. The delay means the corporates will have more time to realign employee salary structures as mandated under new rules.
May 11, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
BIG news for employees! Centre may allow four-day work week; know details
The Ministry is engaged in formulating relevant rules and regulations to implement the four new Labour Codes in the next few weeks to usher in labour reforms. The new labour laws will not compromise the interests of labourers and employees in any way, senior IAS officer and Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Apurva Chandra said.
Feb 09, 2021, 18:07 PM IST
Parliament passes 3 historic, path breaking new Labour Codes; Check details
Gangwar said, "we have included people working in the digital media sector under the category of a working journalist."
Sep 23, 2020, 19:27 PM IST
Centre to bring four labour codes to protect workers
The NDA Government is bringing in different initiatives like Universal Account Number (UAN), skill development, among others, for the benefit of workers, the Minister maintained.
Jun 27, 2015, 17:10 PM IST