Code on Wages, 2019

This authoritative volume presents the Code on Wages, 2019 verbatim along with accompanying rules, schedules, and concise explanatory notes to aid interpretation and compliance. Organized for quick section-by-section lookup, the book covers definitions, national and state minimum wage frameworks, payment and calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, equal remuneration, and enforcement mechanisms including inspections and penalties. Practical features include margin notes, cross-references to relevant labour provisions, an indexed table of contents, and illustrative examples for wage calculations that simplify complex compliance scenarios. Employers and HR teams will find clear summaries of registration, contribution, payment cycles and record-keeping duties; labour lawyers and adjudicators will value the exact statutory text and consolidated rules; students and researchers will benefit from summary boxes and exam-focused highlights. Carefully edited for accuracy and up-to-date statutory language, this edition is useful as a desk reference, classroom text, or compliance manual for organizations and legal professionals dealing with wage legislation in India.