FAQs on Labour Codes as of March 16, 2026

In December 2025, the MoLE issued FAQs across all four Labour Codes, covering wage definition, gratuity, and transitional provisions. This was supplemented by FAQs dated January 09, 2026, focusing on procedural and operational aspects under the Code on Social Security, including registration, benefit claims, and compliance mechanisms. Further, on March 13, 2026, the MoLE issued a set of FAQs primarily focusing on the OSH Code, 2020, addressing issues relating to safety standards, welfare measures, and regulatory responsibilities of employers. This was followed by additional FAQs dated March 16, 2026, which provided clarifications across the Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and the OSH Code, covering areas such as wage computation, gratuity, overtime, and employee benefits.