The Code on Wages, 2019

This edition of The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), updated till date presents the complete and authoritative text of the law as notified by the Government of India, including all provisions brought into force—first on 18-12-2020 and subsequently on 21-11-2025. Designed as a precise and examination-friendly Bare Act, it reproduces the statutory language exactly as enacted, accompanied by concise short comments to aid quick reference for students, advocates, labour law practitioners, HR professionals, and compliance officers.

This volume includes comparative tables aligning the sections of the Code with the provisions of the repealed enactments, enabling users to clearly understand the consolidation of wage-related legislation. The Code replaces four major labour laws: the Payment of Wages Act, 1936; the Minimum Wages Act, 1948; the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976—streamlining India’s wage regulation framework into a unified statutory structure.

The book covers the complete scope of the Code, including:
• Definitions and key concepts governing wages and remuneration
• Floor wage, minimum wage, and revision mechanisms
• Payment of wages, permissible deductions, and timelines
• Bonus eligibility, calculations, and disbursement requirements
• Equal remuneration safeguards for workers across gender
• Compliance obligations, inspections, and regulatory oversight
• Offences, penalties, and grievance-redressal mechanisms

Additionally, this edition includes the Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021, as amended, ensuring full alignment with the latest subordinate legislation and rule-making framework.

With its clear layout and statutorily accurate content, this 2026 edition serves as a dependable and practical resource for examination preparation, legal referencing, and day-to-day compliance across employment and wage administration settings.