Employment Law and Labour Law

Labour Codes continue to evolve across Indian states with new draft rules and clarifications emerging in March and April 2026. Significant developments include expanded corporate criminal liability in the UK...

This comprehensive update examines significant regulatory reforms and landmark judicial decisions reshaping India's employment law landscape in early 2026. From Delhi's expanded working hour thresholds and Karnataka's gig worker welfare framework to Supreme Court rulings on maternity benefits and the constitutional definition of 'industry', these developments signal a transformative period for workplace rights, gender equity, and labour relations across public and private sectors.

Disputes relating to compassionate appointments and pensionary benefits frequently arise when multiple family members claim entitlement after the death of an employee.

India's Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 introduces significant procedural changes to wage regulation for central government establishments. The notification shifts from prescriptive statutory formulas to flexible government-determined criteria, mandates electronic compliance mechanisms, and establishes employee-centric processes for wage deductions and fines.

In a significant ruling strengthening the procedural safeguards under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013...

Launching a new business involves more than product development, funding and customer acquisition. One of the most valuable assets a company builds over time is its brand identity. Business names, logos, slogans...

Well-functioning audit committees approach whistleblower complaints not as compliance artifacts but governance signals. They deliberately expect complaints to surface uncomfortable truths, not be statistically managed.

In a recent shareholder derivative action, defense counsel presented what appeared to be a robust governance framework: a board-approved whistleblower policy, comprehensive compliance documentation...

Independent directors are expected to treat whistleblower mechanisms as governance infrastructure, not reporting hygiene. A well-functioning audit committee is meant to see whistleblower data...

Outsourcing in India has traditionally been structured around commercial considerations such as operational flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, leading businesses across sectors to rely extensively on contract labour rather than direct employment on the principal employer’s payroll.

India's Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 introduces significant procedural changes to wage regulation for central government establishments. The notification shifts from prescriptive statutory formulas to flexible government-determined criteria, mandates electronic compliance mechanisms, and establishes employee-centric processes for wage deductions and fines.

In a significant move aimed at strengthening workplace safety and ensuring dignity for women within the workforce, the Director General of Police (DGP), Himachal Pradesh has ordered a comprehensive statewide audit to assess compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly referred to as POSH Act) across all police units and establishment in the state.