OakBridge The Law Relating to The Code on Wages, 2019

OakBridge The Law Relating to The Code on Wages, 2019

• The Law Relating to The Code on Wages, 2019 delivers a meticulous, section-wise commentary enriched with judicial pronouncements, constitutional insights, and practical perspectives.
• The Code on Wages, 2019 represents a defining moment in India’s labour law landscape, bringing together four foundational statutes – the Payment of Wages Act, 1936; Minimum Wages Act, 1948; Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; and Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 into a unified, modern framework.
• Designed to promote livelihood security, productive employment, and equitable growth, the Code reshapes wage regulation for the nation’s workforce.
• Extending minimum wage protection to nearly all employees, including those in supervisory and managerial roles, the Code introduces a pioneering statutory floor wage that no State may breach.
• It widens the scope of “wage” to cover key allowances and strengthens social justice by expanding the claim limitation period from six months to three years and enforcing strict gender-neutrality across recruitment and employment conditions.
• Comprehensive and authoritative, this volume is an essential resource for policymakers, legal professionals, trade unions, HR leaders, and anyone seeking to navigate India’s transformed wage ecosystem.

Content of the Book is as follows –

• Preliminary
• Minimum Wages
• Payment of Wages
• Payment of Bonus
• Advisory Board
• Payment of Dues, Claims and Audit
• Inspector – cum- Facilitator
• Offences and Penalties
• Miscellaneous
• Table of Cases

About The Author

Saji Narayanan C K is a noted lawyer, labour law expert, and former member of the Second National Commission on Labour. A prolific author of over 15 books and 250 articles, he has taught at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, and served in key national roles, including President of BMS and Vice-Chairperson of the Indian Labour Conference.He has led Indian trade union delegations to multiple ILO conferences and participated in international peace missions. Former President of the Thrissur Bar Association, he has also served as Director of North Malabar Gramin Bank and held positions in several national institutions.