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Building Stronger Workforces: Compliance, Implementation & Strategic Readiness
24 Apr, 2026
1 Day
₹18000
Mumbai
About The Program
India’s labour law landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of the Four Labour Codes effective 21 November 2025. This reform requires organizations to realign their HR, payroll, compliance, and workforce management practices to ensure legal compliance and operational readiness.
To support professionals through this transition, we invite you to an intensive Labour Laws Workshop focused on the practical implementation of the new Labour Codes and their implications for employers.
This workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of how the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and OSHWC Code replace 29 legacy labour laws and what this means for organizations in terms of compliance, documentation, audits, penalties, and workforce management.
Complete overview of the four new labour codes and repeal of legacy laws
Updates in industrial relations, grievance redressal, and dispute resolution
Key changes in wages, compensation, and benefits
Social security provisions, OSH compliance, and contract labour regulations
Inspection readiness, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies
Case studies and interactive cross-functional exercises
What You’ll Learn
How to operationalise the new labour codes across your organisation
Best practices for payroll, benefits, and HR policy alignment
How to manage industrial relations under the new regime
Compliance strategies for social security and occupational health & safety
Preparing for government inspections and audits
Practical tools, templates, and checklists for day-to-day compliance
Agenda
Session:1 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Decoding India’s Labour Law Overhaul: From 29 Laws to 4 Codes
Evolution of India’s labour law framework and the need for reform
Key legal changes impacting employers and employees
Role of central and state governments in implementation
Timeline and roadmap for full enforcement across states
Key compliance risks for corporates during the transition phase
Overview of the Four Labour Codes : Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
Session:2 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
The New Wage Framework: Payroll Structuring, Benefits & Social Security Compliance
The new statutory definition of “wages” and the 50% rule
Impact on PF, gratuity, bonus, and other statutory benefits
Changes in minimum wage regulations and coverage
Payroll restructuring strategies under the new regime
ESIC and social security coverage under the new code
Social security provisions for gig workers and platform workers
Compliance challenges for HR and payroll teams
Session:3 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Workforce Flexibility & Industrial Relations: Managing the New Employment Landscape
Fixed-term employment and its business implications
Retrenchment, layoffs, and closure provisions under the new code
Changes in threshold limits for government approvals
Trade union recognition and collective bargaining frameworks
Changes in strike regulations and dispute resolution mechanisms
Contract labour regulations and outsourcing models
Managing workforce relations in a changing regulatory environment
Session:4 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Building a Future-Ready Labour Compliance Strategy for 2026 and Beyond
Developing an integrated labour compliance roadmap
Single registration, licence, and return system
Digital inspections and the Inspector-cum-Facilitator regime
Workplace safety and OSH compliance requirements
Preparing organizations for enforcement and audits
Managing multi-state labour compliance challenges
Future trends: gig economy regulation, digital compliance, and evolving workforce models
Benefits
Build robust HR governance frameworks aligned with statutory requirements
Understand the practical implications of India’s new labour codes
Learn how to restructure payroll and employee benefits
Gain insights into managing workforce relations under the new regime
Prepare their organizations for regulatory enforcement and audits
