New Labour Codes Explained: Employee Rights, Salary, Gratuity & Penalties | Ft. Pramod Karmase

In this special episode of Value of Life by Puja Khushal, we bring you an insightful conversation with Pramod Karmase, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India.

India has recently implemented New Labour Codes, replacing multiple outdated labour laws. These changes directly impact employees, workers, employers, HR professionals, MSMEs, and gig workers across the country.

In this podcast, we discuss:

• Definition of Employee, Worker & Staff under new labour laws
• Does salary bracket change employee status?
• New definition of wages & its impact on take-home salary
• Gratuity rules explained: eligibility, 1-year vs old rules
• Bonus eligibility & calculation rules
• Minimum wages: national floor wage vs state-wise wages
• Working hours, overtime & payment of wages rules
• PF, ESIC, medical & social security alignment
• Strict penalties for employers who do not follow labour laws
• Trade unions: role, benefits & challenges
• How employees can protect their legal rights

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand: ✔ Employee rights ✔ Employer responsibilities ✔ Compliance, penalties & enforcement ✔ The future of work in India

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