The Code on Wages, 2019 First Edition

A Treatise and Commentary on the Code on Wages, 2019 offers a comprehensive and analytical study of India’s consolidated wage legislation. The book provides section-wise commentary on the Code, integrating earlier laws relating to Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, Payment of Bonus, and Equal Remuneration.

It explains key concepts such as floor wages, fixation and revision of minimum wages, payment timelines, bonus calculations, gender equality in remuneration, and penalties for non-compliance. The authors incorporate relevant judicial precedents and practical illustrations to clarify interpretation issues.

The commentary also discusses compliance requirements for employers, inspection mechanisms, and adjudicatory processes under the new labour framework. Written in a structured and accessible manner, the book is highly valuable for advocates, labour consultants, HR managers, and corporate compliance teams.