LatestCorporate Compliance 11 October 2026
India Labour Code Updates and Wage Shifts Across Sectors
New labour codes enacted nationwide since Nov 2025 are now being applied, raising minimum wages for agricultural workers and tightening payroll compliance. Concurrently, the government issued guidelines for service‑association office bearers, while Surat’s embroidery unions demand eight‑hour shifts, weekly off and case withdrawals. Parallel developments include Lesotho’s wage‑board ILO training and a Bombay High Court hearing over contractor payment disputes, highlighting broader labour‑law enforcement challenges.
Key developments
- *Labour Codes*: Nationwide enforcement since 21 Nov 2025 impacts payroll and statutory compliance. Read more
- *Agriculture minimum wage*: New rates effective 1 Oct 2026 for farm workers. Details
- *Service association office bearers*: Guidelines released for holding elective offices. Info
- *Surat embroidery unions*: Call for 8‑hour shifts, weekly off, and case withdrawals. Report
- *Lesotho wage board*: Completed ILO minimum wage training, reflecting regional focus. Source
- *Bombay High Court*: Hearing contractor and union payment disputes under new labour rules. Coverage
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