Code on Social Security
Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Overview
The Code on Social Security, 2020 consolidates nine major social security laws, including EPF, ESIC, Maternity Benefit, Gratuity, and Employee Compensation laws, into a unified framework. It expands the scope of social protection to cover organised, unorganised, gig, and platform workers, ensuring wider financial and healthcare security.
For employers, the Code introduces new compliance responsibilities relating to registration, contributions, benefits administration, and workforce classification, requiring structured implementation and payroll alignment.
Why Social Security Compliance is Critical
The new Code significantly impacts:
PF, ESIC, gratuity, and other statutory contributions
Coverage of contract workers, gig workers, and fixed-term employees
Wage structuring linked to the new wage definition
Registration and reporting obligations
Employee benefit administration and documentation
Long-term workforce cost planning
Proper alignment helps organisations manage liabilities while ensuring statutory protection for employees.