Commercial's New Labour & Industrial Codes (Alongwith Central Rules, 2026) - Book

Edition : 5th (May 2026)

This edition of New Labour & Industrial Codes Along with Central Rules, 2026 serves as a comprehensive and updated legal reference covering the newly enacted labour and industrial law framework in India. Published with all relevant amendments, notifications, and Central Rules up to May 2026, the book is designed for law students, AIBE aspirants, advocates, HR professionals, compliance officers, labour consultants, and industrial establishments requiring accurate statutory material for legal practice, examinations, and regulatory compliance.

The book presents the bare text of the new labour codes and allied Central Rules exactly as enacted, without commentary or interpretation, ensuring reliability for courtroom reference, academic use, and statutory compliance. It also includes comparative tables correlating the provisions of the new Labour & Industrial Codes with the earlier labour legislations, making it especially useful for transitioning from the old framework to the new codified regime.

This edition incorporates the latest notifications dated 8-5-2026, 12-5-2026, and 13-5-2026 and includes updated rules and amendments applicable in 2026.

The content covers the complete framework of the following Labour Codes and Rules:

• Code on Wages, 2019
• Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026
• Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021
• Industrial Relations Code, 2020
• Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
• Model Standing Orders, 2026
• Code on Social Security, 2020
• Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026
• Medical Facilities Scheme and Beneficiary Provisions
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Key legal and compliance areas covered include:

• Wage regulation and minimum wage framework
• Payment of wages, bonus, and equal remuneration provisions
• Industrial disputes, trade unions, and standing orders
• Lay-off, retrenchment, closure, and dispute resolution mechanisms
• Social security schemes for employees and unorganized workers
• Provident fund, insurance, gratuity, maternity, and welfare provisions
• Occupational safety standards and workplace compliance obligations
• Health, welfare, and working conditions in establishments
• Registration, licensing, and compliance procedures
• Employer liabilities, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Advocates and litigators handling labour disputes and compliance matters
• HR professionals and industrial relations practitioners
• Corporate compliance officers and factory administrators
• Labour law consultants and academicians
• Employers, establishments, and industry professionals ensuring statutory adherence

Whether used for legal practice, examination preparation, workplace compliance, or academic study, this updated edition provides a dependable and authoritative compilation of India’s Labour & Industrial Codes along with the latest Central Rules applicable in 2026.