Labour Codes with Central Rules COMBO [Bare Acts with Section Notes | July 2026 Edition] – Code on Wages | IR | Social Security | OSHWC | 4 Books—with Case Laws | Comparative Study | Others

Labour Codes with Central Rules COMBO [Bare Acts with Section Notes | July 2026 Edition] by Taxmann is a fully consolidated and updated statutory reference set covering India's four Labour Codes—Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020. The Combo reflects the post-enforcement labour law framework following the coming into force of the four Codes on 21st November 2025, replacing and consolidating twenty-nine earlier labour legislations.

Designed as a comprehensive transition and professional reference tool, each volume bridges the new Code-based framework with the repealed labour laws. Every section is supported by Section Notes mapping the corresponding provisions of the earlier legislation, along with relevant Case Laws, enabling readers to understand the continuity and evolution of labour jurisprudence without requiring separate reference volumes.

The July 2026 Edition completes the statutory ecosystem by incorporating the finally notified Central Rules 2026 across all four Codes, important corrigenda, amendments, EPFO Schemes, notifications, contribution rates, jurisdictional updates, Forms, Schedules, Model Standing Orders, comparative studies, FAQs, and a practical Compliance Handbook for Employers.

This comprehensive Combo is intended for the following audience:

• HR Professionals & Employers – For understanding employment obligations, wage compliance, social security, industrial relations, workplace safety, and statutory responsibilities under the new Labour Codes
• Legal Practitioners & Labour Law Professionals – For statutory reference, advisory work, litigation, compliance interpretation, and transition from earlier labour laws
• Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries & Cost Accountants – For advising businesses on payroll, wages, social security contributions, labour compliance, and statutory reporting
• Corporate Compliance & In-house Legal Teams – For implementing the new labour law framework across organisations and managing regulatory obligations
• Government Officials & Labour Authorities – For administration, implementation, inspection, enforcement, and interpretation of the four Labour Codes
• Industrial Relations & Trade Union Professionals – For understanding collective bargaining, standing orders, disputes, retrenchment, strikes, and industrial relations procedures
• Students & Academicians – Including CA, CS, CMA, law students, HR professionals, and researchers studying India's reformed labour law framework

The Present Publication is the July 2026 Edition, covering the updated statutory framework of all four Labour Codes, with the following noteworthy features:

• Complete Coverage of Four Labour Codes
  • Code on Wages 2019
  • Industrial Relations Code 2020
  • Code on Social Security 2020
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020
• Post-Enforcement Updated Edition – Reflects the new labour law regime following the enforcement of the four Labour Codes from 21st November 2025
• Section Notes with Legacy Law Mapping – Each section includes editorial notes mapping provisions to corresponding sections of the repealed labour laws, making the transition to the new Code framework easier
• Relevant Case Laws – Important judicial precedents are reproduced alongside relevant provisions, helping readers connect established labour jurisprudence with the new statutory framework
• Central Rules 2026 – Includes the finally notified Central Rules applicable under all four Labour Codes
• Latest Legislative & Regulatory Updates – Incorporates important developments including:
  • Corrigendum G.S.R. 629(E) dated 15-7-2026 relating to the Wages Rules
  • Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act 2026
  • Three EPFO Schemes 2026 notified on 29-6-2026
  • Officer, jurisdiction, contribution and rate notifications issued during May, June and July 2026
• Comparative Studies – Front-placed comparative analysis helps readers understand the transition from the earlier labour legislations to the new Labour Codes
• Comprehensive Cross-reference Tables – Two-way cross-reference tables, including five-way comparison tables for the Code on Wages, facilitate quick correlation between repealed Acts and corresponding provisions under the new Codes
• Complete Statutory Ecosystem – Includes relevant Schedules, Forms, Appendices, Schemes and Model Standing Orders
• FAQs on the Four Labour Codes – Seven sets of frequently asked questions assist readers in understanding key provisions and practical implications of the new framework
• Compliance Handbook for Employers – A practitioner-oriented compliance guide designed to assist employers and organisations in implementing their statutory obligations
• User-friendly Navigation – Structured presentation, comparative tools, cross-references and editorial aids enable quick and efficient statutory reference

The Combo provides comprehensive coverage of India's reformed labour law framework:

• Code on Wages 2019
  • Framework governing wages, minimum wages, payment of wages and bonus
  • Comparative mapping with the earlier wage-related labour laws
  • Central Rules, notifications and relevant compliance provisions
• Industrial Relations Code 2020
  • Trade unions, standing orders and industrial disputes
  • Strike, lock-out, retrenchment and closure provisions
  • Updated Central Rules and the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act 2026
• Code on Social Security 2020
  • Provident fund, employee insurance, gratuity and other social security benefits
  • Coverage of the EPFO Schemes 2026
  • Relevant contribution, rate and regulatory notifications
• Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020
  • Workplace safety, health and welfare requirements
  • Employment and working conditions across regulated establishments
  • Inspection, compliance and occupational safety obligations

Each volume follows a structured and practitioner-friendly format:

• Comparative Study – Understanding the transition from repealed labour laws to the corresponding Labour Code
• Cross-reference Tables – Quick old-to-new and new-to-old statutory correlation
• Bare Act Text – Complete chapter-wise and section-wise statutory provisions
• Section Notes & Case Laws – Editorial guidance connecting the new Codes with established legal principles and earlier legislation
• Central Rules & Notifications – Integrated coverage of the operational regulatory framework
• Schemes, Forms & Schedules – Supporting statutory and procedural material
• FAQs & Compliance Handbook – Practical guidance for employers, professionals and compliance teams

Law is stated as amended and updated up to 20th July 2026 for the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code and OSHWC Code, and up to 1st July 2026 for the Code on Social Security.