ACHIEVING WAGE JUSTICE: A LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE WAGE CODE, 2019
AUTHOR – VARSHA D. VYAS & DR. ARSHI PAL KAUR, ASSISTANT PROFESSORS AT M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW
BEST CITATION – VARSHA D. VYAS & DR. ARSHI PAL KAUR, ACHIEVING WAGE JUSTICE: A LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE WAGE CODE, 2019, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (2) OF 2025, PG. 93-95, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
This article is published in the collaborated special issue of M.K.E.S. College of Law and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Current Trends in Indian Legal Frameworks: A Special Edition” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-8-4).
Abstract
In 1948, a tripartite committee, “The Committee on Fair Wage” was established to formulate guidelines for wage structures. The Code on Wages, 2019 represents a crucial advancement in the labour law landscape of India, designed to simplify and guarantee equitable wages for workers in various sectors. The Code on Wages unifies multiple wage laws,[1] reducing ambiguities and regulatory overlaps. The Code mandates timely wage payments, ensuring that employees receive their earnings without undue delays. The Code reinforces the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for the same work or work of similar nature, alongside strict anti-discrimination clauses. With the push towards digital wage payments and better record-keeping, the Code encourages formalization of employment. The Code on Wages, 2019 introduces a contemporary framework for wage regulation in India, effectively balancing the rights of workers with the needs of businesses. It promotes fairness, transparency, and the formalization of labour practices, establishing a foundation for equitable treatment.
Key Words: The Wage Code, 2019, Minimum wages, payment of wages, labour reforms, equal remuneration, economic impact
[1] https://dtnbwed.cbwe.gov.in/images/upload/Code-on-Wages–_03L6.pdf