New Labor Code Update: Bhupendra Yadav said in a program that new employment opportunities will be created through the new labor code. Along with this, there will be better capital formation and skill development. The states have put forth your side on the four labor codes. Let’s know the latest updates.
New Labor Code: The central government is preparing to implement the new labor code. It was expected that from July this year, the New Wage Code could be implemented, but there has been no official statement from the government on this so far. Meanwhile, Union Labor Minister Bhupendra Yadav told that what is the government’s plan behind implementing the new labor code. In fact, Bhupendra Yadav said in a program that new employment opportunities will be created through the new labor code. Along with this, there will be better capital formation and skill development.
Union Minister gave big information
In the program organized at the National Institute of Personnel Management, Pune, Bhupendra Yadav told that the aim of the new labor code is to create a lawsuit-free society. This will prevent unnecessary criminalization. Bhupendra Yadav said, “We have rationalized the old laws and considered occupational safety and wage standards to ensure fair wages for both men and women. 29 different Acts have been converted into four new labor codes.
Four new codes will be implemented
Under the new labor code, four new codes have been included. Wage is related to Social Security, Industrial Relations and Occupational Safety. Bhupendra Yadav said that under the new labor code, laws have been made to implement occupational safety. He told that there is a provision of social security fund in the new labor code. Laws with criminal provisions have been reduced from 1,500 to just 22 of the Industrial Relations Code. Because of this, a suitable new environment will be created for both the workers and the employers.
Workers registered
Bhupendra Yadav said, ‘The new labor code expands social security for both organized and unorganized workers. There is also a provision for registration of unorganized workers, he said that in 7 months 28 crore unorganized sector workers have registered on e-shram portal through 4 lakh common service centers. Yadav said that we have also provided insurance cover to all the workers. I also tell the labor unions that our government is committed to the welfare of the workers. All unions have supported us.
Significantly, there was talk of implementing the new labor code from July 1, but not all states could prepare their drafts on the code. Because of this the new labor code could not be implemented. No news has come out on how long this will be implemented in the whole country.
What is in the new wage code?
According to the Wage Code Act, 2019, the basic salary of an employee cannot be less than 50% of the cost of the company (CTC). At present, many companies reduce the basic salary and give more allowances from above so that the burden on the company is reduced. Let us know about its provisions.
Salary structure will change completely
With the implementation of the Wage Code Act, 2019, the salary structure of the employees will change completely. The ‘Take Home Salary’ of the employees will decrease, because by increasing the Basic Pay, the employees’ PF will be deducted more, that is, their future will be more secure. Along with the PF, the contribution to the gratuity will also increase. That is, the take home salary will definitely decrease but The employee will get more amount on retirement.
Take home salary will decrease, retirement will improve
Due to the increase in Basic Pay, the PF of the employees will be deducted more, then their take-home salary will decrease. But, their future will be more secure. This will give more benefit on their retirement, as their contribution to Provident Fund (PF) and Monthly Gratuity will increase.
It will be difficult for companies
Let us tell you that the CTC of the employees depends on many factors. Like Basic Salary, House Rent (HRA), PF, Gratuity, LTC and Entertainment Allowance etc. With the implementation of the new Wage Code rule, companies will have to decide that the other factors to be included in the CTC, except the basic salary, should not exceed 50 percent. This can increase the headache of companies.
Worry of high salary people will increase
The impact of the cut in take-home pay will be minimal for low- and middle-income earners. But high income earners may get a big setback. If the PF contribution of high earners will increase more, then their take home salary will also be sufficient, because the basic salary of the employees whose salary will be higher will also be higher, hence the PF contribution will also be cut more. Gratuity will also be deducted more for such employees. Basic salary is taxable, so tax will be deducted more if the salary is higher.
