India's Labour Codes and your payroll
India's four Labour Codes came into effect on 21 November 2025. Employers should review salary structures, wage calculations, and payroll processes against the new framework.
What changed at a high level
The four Codes consolidate a large set of older central labour laws covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety. For payroll teams, the practical questions usually centre on wage definitions, salary structure design, overtime and leave interactions, and how statutory contributions are computed from revised wage components.
What employers should review
- Salary structures and fixed vs variable pay components
- How "wages" are defined for statutory calculations
- PF and related contribution bases under updated rules
- Payroll calendars, payslip fields, and employee communications
- State-level nuances and applicability to your workforce
Authoritative sources
Always verify against official Government of India publications and qualified advisors. Starting points commonly include the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the official Labour Codes materials published by the Government of India.
How Slary can help the conversation
Slary is payroll and attendance software for Indian SMEs with workflows that connect salary structures and attendance to payroll. A demo can help you walk through your current process without treating Slary as a legal advisor.