New Labour Codes 2026 – A Masterclass on Salary Structuring & HR Audit
Helping HR Teams Redesign Salary Structures, Audit Compliance Gaps & Prepare for the New Labour Code Regime
Full-Day Classroom Seminar
Course Overview
The implementation of the New Labour Codes has created significant operational, payroll, and compliance implications for HR teams across industries. Salary structures, contractor engagement models, social security coverage, workplace compliance systems, and employee documentation processes now require immediate review and alignment.
This masterclass is designed specifically for HR professionals, payroll managers, compliance teams, and organizational leaders who want practical clarity on the Labour Codes and their real business impact. Participants will learn how to conduct an HR compliance audit, redesign salary structures in line with the new wage definition, identify workforce compliance gaps, and build a structured implementation roadmap to reduce future compliance risks.
What you will learn
Participants will learn how to:
Understand the practical business impact of the New Labour Codes
Redesign salary structures as per the 50% wage rule
Conduct HR audits covering payroll, policies, contracts, and workforce compliance
Review contractor compliance and workforce coverage gaps
Align workplace policies with OSH and Social Security Code requirements
Assess HRMS and documentation readiness
Understand fixed-term employment and industrial relations implications
Build a structured implementation roadmap for Labour Code compliance
How we Teach
This workshop combines legal interpretation with practical HR implementation frameworks.
Learning methodology includes:
Salary structure analysis exercises
Practical HR audit checklists
Labour Code implementation discussions
Workforce compliance case studies
HR policy and contract review frameworks
Real-life compliance risk scenarios
Interactive Q&A with HR compliance experts
Participants leave with actionable audit frameworks and implementation guidance relevant to their organizations.
Organizational Impact
The New Labour Codes directly impact payroll structures, contractor engagement, social security obligations, and HR compliance systems.
This program helps organizations to:
Reduce exposure arising from non-compliant salary structures
Identify hidden workforce and contractor compliance gaps
Strengthen HR documentation and audit readiness
Improve payroll and social security compliance
Align HR systems with Labour Code requirements
Build a proactive compliance and governance framework
Personal Impact
For HR and payroll professionals, understanding the Labour Codes is becoming an essential strategic capability.
Participants will be able to:
Conduct practical HR compliance reviews confidently
Advise management on salary restructuring and compliance risks
Improve understanding of workforce and contractor obligations
Strengthen professional expertise in labour compliance
Build greater confidence in handling inspections and audits
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
HR Heads & HR Managers
Payroll & Compensation Professionals
Compliance Officers
IR & Employee Relations Teams
Factory HR Professionals
Labour Law Consultants
Business Owners & Directors
HRMS & Workforce Administration Teams
Course Outline :-
Session 1: Labour Codes Overview & Business Impact
Transition from 29 laws to 4 Labour Codes
Applicability and implementation status
Impact on payroll, policies, contracts, and compliance
Central vs State rules
Key HR compliance risk areas
HR readiness self-diagnostic checklist
Session 2: Wage Code & Salary Structuring
New wage definition and interpretation
50% Basic Pay rule
PF, gratuity, and bonus recalculations
Equal remuneration compliance
Full & Final settlement timeline changes
Audit Check: Salary structure review against Labour Code requirements
Session 3: Social Security Code & Workforce Coverage
Expanded coverage under PF, ESIC, and gratuity
Gig and platform worker obligations
Fixed-term employee gratuity implications
Contractor workforce compliance
Leave and benefit alignment
Audit Check: Workforce and contractor coverage gaps
Session 4: OSH Code – Workplace & Employee Welfare
Workplace health and safety requirements
Working hours and overtime regulations
Women workforce compliance requirements
Crèche, welfare, and hygiene obligations
Inspection and documentation readiness
Audit Check: Workplace compliance assessment
Session 5: Industrial Relations & Employment Models
Fixed-term employment compliance
Standing Orders applicability
Trade union and strike-related provisions
Retrenchment and reskilling obligations
Grievance redressal mechanisms
Audit Check: Employment contracts and disciplinary framework
Session 6: HR Labour Audit & Implementation Roadmap
HR audit framework for policies and payroll
Registers and returns digitization
Inspector-cum-Facilitator compliance handling
Compounding of offences and risk mitigation
Implementation roadmap for Labour Code readiness
Instructors
Programs are conducted by experienced professionals specializing in HR compliance, labour law implementation, payroll structuring, workforce governance, and industrial relations management.
Certificates & Inclusions
Participants will receive:
Certificate of Course Completion
Labour Code implementation reference material
Practical HR audit checklists
Salary structuring guidance notes
Compliance templates and frameworks
Lunch and tea/coffee (for classroom participants)
Immediate Assistance & Group Bookings
Have questions about your specific industry or want to inquire about group discounts? Reach out to our program coordinators directly:
Pankita (+91 97699 84690)
Vikas (+91 75066 55250)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The new wage definition requires specific salary components to align with prescribed thresholds, significantly impacting salary structures, PF, gratuity, and bonus calculations.
Yes. The workshop includes practical salary structure analysis and HR audit exercises.
Yes. The program covers payroll implications, HRMS readiness, documentation, and compliance processes.
Yes. The workshop includes principal employer obligations, contractor workforce coverage, and compliance risks.
Yes. Princeton Academy conducts customized in-company workshops tailored to organizational workforce structures and compliance needs.