Employer–Employee’s Guide to New Labour Laws (2026 Edition)

Employer–Employee’s Guide to New Labour Laws (2026 Edition) is an authoritative and practical guide designed to help readers understand India’s evolving labour and employment law regime. Published by Taxmann, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Labour Codes and the key legislations governing employer–employee relationships in India.The book explains the provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and Code on Social Security, 2020, while also discussing important employment-related topics such as wages, bonus, gratuity, maternity benefits, employee provident fund, employee state insurance, standing orders, industrial disputes, workplace health and safety, contract labour, trade unions, recognition of unions, working hours, retrenchment, lay-off, closure, equal remuneration, and prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace.Prepared with a practical approach, the book simplifies complex statutory provisions through clear explanations and compliance-focused guidance, making it useful for both professionals and students. It serves as a valuable reference for employers, HR managers, company executives, labour law consultants, advocates, chartered accountants, compliance officers, academicians, judiciary aspirants, and law students seeking a thorough understanding of India’s labour law reforms.