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New labour code mandates salary disbursement by 7th of every month, is it for some or for all

Does the New Labour Code mandate salary payment by the 7th of every month for all employees? Understand Section 17 of the Code on Wages, earlier salary payment rules, the Ministry of Labour’s 21 November 2025 statement, and the specific impact on IT & ITeS workers.

Original publication: 2025-12-15