The central government is set to notify the rules under new labour codes, which will have an impact on employees’ cost to company (CTC) as well as employers’ wage bills. Employers will have to modify the employee compensations once the extensive labour reforms come into play to accommodate the new definition of wages. Expected changes for employees include higher post-retirement benefits, while decline in take-home salaries. Employers are likely to see increased outgo towards provident fund (PF) and gratuity contributions.
Under the Code on Wages, 2019, wages will include three components – basic pay, (inflation-linked) dearness allowance and retention payment. While it envisages all remuneration provided to employees, it excludes bonuses, pension and PF contributions, conveyance allowance, HRA or housing benefits, overtime, gratuity, commission, retrenchment compensation, etc.
Source: Business Today
