Compendium on the New Labour and Industrial Codes

This edition of the Compendium on the New Labour and Industrial Codes along with Notified Central Rules, 2026 serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for legal practitioners, HR professionals, corporate compliance officers, labour law consultants, academicians, and students seeking a complete understanding of India’s reformed labour law framework. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this volume consolidates the new Labour and Industrial Codes together with the notified Central Rules, 2026, providing a practical and up-to-date resource for legal compliance, research, and professional application. The book presents the text of the new labour codes along with relevant rules, forms, notifications, and legislative references, enabling readers to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with clarity and precision. Designed as a ready reference, it bridges the transition from the earlier labour law regime to the new codified structure adopted by the Government of India. The content includes: • The New Labour and Industrial Codes in consolidated form • Relevant Rules of the Central Rules, 2026 • Prescribed Forms and Formats under the Codes • Notifications issued by the Ministry from time to time • Legislative Clauses and statutory provisions • Cross-references to corresponding provisions of previous labour laws • Comparative tables between the New Labour Codes and the repealed labour enactments • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for practical understanding • Notified Minimum Wages applicable across various States in India This edition is particularly suitable for: • Advocates and labour law practitioners handling employment and industrial relations matters • Human Resource professionals responsible for workforce compliance and policy implementation • Corporate compliance officers and management personnel ensuring adherence to labour regulations • Industrial establishments, factories, and business organizations subject to labour law requirements • Law students, academicians, and researchers studying labour and employment legislation • Consultants and professionals advising on labour law transitions and regulatory compliance Whether used for professional practice, corporate compliance, academic study, or legal reference, this updated compendium provides a detailed and reliable guide to the New Labour and Industrial Codes together with the Notified Central Rules, 2026, making it an essential resource for understanding and implementing India’s modern labour law framework.