Five-Day EDP on New Labour Codes by Manipal University Jaipur & MNLU Mumbai [July 13-17; Online]

The Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur, together with Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai and the Manipal University Jaipur-Teacher Empowerment Centre (MUJ-TEC), invites you to a five-day Employee Development Program titled "Understanding and Implementing India's New Labour Codes: Insights into Nuances and Technicalities of the Codes".

Held entirely online via Microsoft Teams from 13 to 17 July 2026, the program offers a comprehensive understanding of India's recently introduced labour reforms, focusing on practical implementation, legal intricacies and the emerging challenges associated with the four new labour codes.

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), established in 2011, is a self-financed State Private University in Rajasthan and was among the first private universities in the state to receive a NAAC A+ grade (score 3.28). Its Faculty of Law offers integrated BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM and Ph.D. programmes.

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai, established in 2014, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, committed to advanced legal education and society-oriented legal research. The program is run in collaboration with the MUJ Teacher Empowerment Centre (MUJ-TEC).

India has consolidated its labour laws into four comprehensive codes: the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020; and the Code on Social Security, 2020.

These reforms significantly affect employer-employee relationships, compliance requirements, workplace safety, wages and dispute resolution. The program equips HR professionals, compliance officers, managerial staff, academicians and practitioners with the updated knowledge needed for smooth implementation and legal compliance.

• Day 1 - Introduction to Labour Law Reforms: evolution of labour laws in India, need for consolidation, overview of all four codes, key definitions, and impact on employees and employers.
• Day 2 - Code on Wages, 2019: concept of "wages", minimum and floor wages, payment of wages and bonus provisions, and gender equality in wages.
• Day 3 - Industrial Relations Code, 2020: trade unions and recognition, standing orders, lay-off, retrenchment and closure, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Day 4 - OSH Code, 2020: workplace safety and health standards, employer responsibilities, employee rights and duties, and working conditions and welfare provisions.
• Day 5 - Social Security Code, 2020: coverage of employees and gig workers, provident fund, ESI, gratuity and maternity benefits, and social security schemes and compliance.

The program is designed for professionals, academicians, HR professionals, compliance officers, managerial staff, research scholars and students who require updated knowledge of India's four labour codes.

• Faculty members: Rs. 1,000
• Students and Research Scholars: Rs. 750
• Industry personnel and non-citizens of India: Rs. 2,000
• MUJ and MNLU participants: Free

Registration is mandatory for all participants (inside and outside MUJ). An e-certificate will be issued to participants who actively attend the sessions and submit the feedback form at the end of the program.

Complete the online registration form on or before 11 July 2026 and make payment via the official CCAvenue payment link. Use the registration link below.

• Fill the online registration form by 11 July 2026
• Pay the applicable registration fee via the official payment link (waived for MUJ and MNLU participants)
• Attend the sessions on Microsoft Teams from 13-17 July 2026
• Submit the feedback form to receive your e-certificate