OVERVIEW

The Code on Wages, 2019 Alongwith The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 is a comprehensive labour law reference book published by Law Publishing House and authored by Kharbanda & Kharbanda. This latest edition 2026 incorporates the updated Central Rules and serves as an authoritative source for understanding India's wage-related legal framework.

Designed for law students India, advocates, HR professionals, compliance officers, labour law practitioners, and candidates preparing for the judiciary exam, this book provides the complete statutory text in an accessible format. It is an essential guide for interpreting wage regulation, minimum wages, equal remuneration, bonus-related provisions, and employer compliance obligations.

As labour law reforms continue to reshape employment regulation in India, this manual offers a reliable and updated resource for academic study, professional practice, compliance management, and competitive examination preparation.

KEY FEATURES

• Authored by Kharbanda & Kharbanda
• Published by Law Publishing House
• Updated with The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026
• Covers the complete text of The Code on Wages, 2019
• Useful for labour law practice and compliance
• Essential reference for HR and industrial relations professionals
• Valuable resource for judiciary and law examinations
• Easy-to-carry Hardbound Edition
• Suitable for legal research and academic study
• Updated according to the latest labour law developments in India

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

The Code on Wages, 2019

• Preliminary provisions
• Definitions and interpretation
• Coverage of wage-related legislation
• Employer and employee obligations

Minimum Wages Framework

• Statutory minimum wages
• Floor wage provisions
• Wage fixation mechanisms
• Revision of wage rates

Payment of Wages

• Timely payment requirements
• Modes of wage payment
• Deductions from wages
• Recovery provisions

Equal Remuneration

• Gender-neutral wage principles
• Non-discrimination provisions
• Equal pay compliance requirements

Bonus Provisions

• Eligibility and entitlement
• Calculation of bonus
• Employer obligations

Labour Law Compliance

• Registers and records
• Inspections and enforcement
• Compliance procedures
• Penalties and offences

Adjudication & Dispute Resolution

• Authorities under the Code
• Claims and appeals
• Recovery proceedings
• Legal remedies

Central Rules, 2026

• Rule-wise implementation framework
• Compliance requirements
• Procedural guidance
• Regulatory provisions

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Judiciary Aspirants
• Law Students India
• Labour Law Practitioners
• Advocates and Legal Professionals
• HR Managers and Compliance Officers
• Industrial Relations Professionals
• Corporate Legal Departments
• Labour Commissioners and Officials
• Competitive Examination Candidates
• Universities and Law Libraries

WHY THIS BOOK IS VALUABLE

• Contains complete and updated statutory text
• Covers both the Code and Central Rules in one volume
• Trusted labour law publication
• Useful for practical compliance and legal interpretation
• Supports judiciary and competitive exam preparation
• Reliable reference for workplace law professionals
• Updated according to latest labour law reforms
• Easy language with structured legislative presentation

PRODUCT DETAILS

BENEFITS

• Develop strong understanding of labour law compliance
• Stay updated with wage-related legal reforms
• Improve preparation for judiciary and law examinations
• Enhance HR and employment law expertise
• Access a reliable statutory reference for professional practice
• Strengthen legal research and drafting capabilities
• Support career growth in labour law and compliance sectors

CALL TO ACTION

Stay updated with India's evolving labour law framework through this authoritative 2026 edition. A must-have reference for legal professionals, HR practitioners, law students, and judiciary aspirants. Order today to secure your copy while stocks last.