Rayon Dsouza

Introduction: The Government of India consolidated 29 existing labour laws into 4 comprehensive codes to simplify compliance and improve worker welfare. These are: Code on Wages, 2019 , Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Code on Social Security, 2020 Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, Purpose: These codes aim to make labour laws simpler, ensure worker protection, and create a business-friendly environment. Payroll Compliance Impact: Two codes play a significant role in payroll compliance: 1)       Code on Wages, 2019 – Ensures fair wages, introduces a national floor wage, and mandates equal pay for equal work. Aspect Before (Old Laws) After (Code on Wages, 2019) CoE Section Coverage Minimum wages applied only to scheduled employments under Minimum Wages Act, 1948. list of Universal coverage – applies to all employees across sectors. ...

Introduction With the Government notifying major parts of the Social Security Code, 2020 on 21st November 2025, one question is trending everywhere: “Will I get gratuity after completing one year?” Social media and WhatsApp messages claim that every employee will now receive gratuity after just one year of service. But is this actually true? This blog gives you the correct, legal and simplified explanation based on the new Code. ⭐ Short Answer You will get gratuity after one year ONLY if you belong to certain specific categories of employees. For all regular employees, the five-year rule still applies. - Who Is Eligible for Gratuity After One Year? Under Section 53 of the Social Security Code, 2020, the 1-year gratuity rule applies to the following groups: 1. Fixed-Term Employees (Major Change) A fixed-term employee is someone hired on a contract with a fixed start and end date. Under the new Code: ✔ They become eligible for gratuity after 1 year. ✔ They do not nee...