Karma knowledge desk · Labour Codes
Chaos to Code. Our Labour Codes resource centre.
The analysis and reference material previously featured on the Karma homepage now has a dedicated home. Explore wage architecture, social protection, industrial relations and occupational safety resources.
Original Karma resource catalogue
These titles reflect the material featured on the earlier Karma homepage. Original files are made downloadable here once copied from the existing server by the deployment team; until then you can request a copy. Historical documents must be read in the context of their publication date, not treated as a current notification.
Part A · Wage architecture and the Code on Wages
- FAQ - Wage Code, 2019PDF · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- SEC 2(y) Wages Definition SimplifiedPDF · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Part 1 - The Big Rewrite & Wage ArchitecturePDF · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Wage Architecture InfographicPNG · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Executive Summary DocumentDOC · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
Part B · Social Security Code, 2020
- Social Security Code, 2020 - Complete GuidePDF · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Implementation Framework PresentationPPT · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Case Studies & Best PracticesDOC · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
- Benefits Flowchart InfographicPNG · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
Part C · Industrial Relations and OSH Code
- Industrial Relations Code HandbookPDF · Original Karma resourceRequest original document
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Further reading on the four Codes
For changes affecting your business, establish which notifications, dates and implementing rules apply to your locations and workers. Older articles remain available for reference and may describe a different stage of implementation.
- Labour Codes and minimum wages
- Statutory bonus under the Labour Codes
- Gratuity eligibility under the Labour Codes
- ESI applicability and new wage definitions
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