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Why your in hand salary may not change yet under new labour codes
Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
PF and other changes are still waiting in states
Salaried workers may not notice any pay slip change yet because India’s new labour codes are being rolled out unevenly across states. Some provisions like ESI coverage can shift sooner, but the bigger impact on in hand salary—especially PF contributions—has been delayed. Employers are planning transitions around annual reviews rather than immediate salary revisions.
- State level delays are slowing labour code impact for employees
- Some benefits like ESI may change sooner than other pay components
- PF related changes that affect in hand salary are still pending
- Employers may apply updates during annual review cycles
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