Although states may not yet have notified all rules under India’s new Labour Code framework, several provisions are already enforceable from November 21, 2025. Employers can’t wait for state notifications to implement key employee entitlements such as revised “wages” that reshape statutory payment calculations, and faster full-and-final settlements plus annual leave encashment timelines. This means payroll and HR systems may need urgent updates nationwide, affecting gratuity, leave encashment, overtime and notice pay computations.
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