New Labour Codes: Salary, PF, Working Hours to Change from Tomorrow

• Four new Labour Codes come into effect from April 1, 2026, impacting salaried individuals nationwide.
• These codes will directly affect take-home salary, PF contribution, working hours, and employee rights.
• The government is replacing 44 existing labour laws with these four consolidated codes.
• Working hours remain 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week, but companies can offer flexible working cultures.
• The four codes cover Wage, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety & Health.