Corporate Compliance 6 September 2026
Govt Employees May See Higher Bonuses Under New Wage Code
A recent notification under India's Code on Wages, 2019, signals that government employees could receive larger bonus payments. The change follows recommendations from the 8th Pay Commission and is being pushed by a major employee union, aiming to align bonus calculations with updated wage guidelines.
Key Points
- The government has issued a notification under the Code on Wages, 2019, that could raise bonus amounts for civil servants.
- The move reflects proposals from the 8th Pay Commission and is backed by a leading employee union.
- Implementation aims to bring bonus calculations in line with the updated wage framework.
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