LPH’s New Industrial and Labour Codes – Edition 2026 by Kharbanda provides an authoritative and comprehensive examination of India’s modern labour law reforms. With the consolidation of more than 25 central labour laws into four unified Labour Codes, the legal landscape governing employment, wages, industrial relations, and workplace safety has undergone significant transformation. This book explains these reforms with clarity, depth, and practical relevance.

The author, Kharbanda, provides detailed commentary on the Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security, 2020, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Key provisions, definitions, responsibilities of employers, rights of employees, dispute redressal mechanisms, and compliance obligations are thoroughly discussed. Each chapter blends statutory text with practical interpretation, judicial insights, and industry-relevant guidance.

Useful for HR professionals, labour law practitioners, business owners, compliance managers, students, and competitive exam aspirants, this edition simplifies complex legal concepts into easy-to-understand explanations. It also highlights major changes brought by the new regime, such as the restructuring of wage definitions, new rules for industrial disputes, expanded social security coverage, and strengthened workplace safety norms.

The 2026 edition includes updated notifications, amendments, rules, compliance checklists, and practical examples to help readers apply the law effectively in real-world scenarios. With its structured layout and user-friendly presentation, this book stands as a dependable resource for navigating India’s evolving labour and industrial law framework.