Govt revises Offence Compounding Rules under Code on Wages, 2019
Labour Ministry has clarified that offences under the Code on Wages, 2019 carrying imprisonment cannot be compounded, restricting the facility to less serious violations.
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India Labour Law Update 2026: 5-Hour Work Limit & Mandatory 30-Minute Break Explained
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has mandated, effective 14 May 2026, that no worker in India can work continuously for more than 5 hours without a break, alongside a compulsory minimum 30-minute rest interval.