Code on Social Security 2020

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Course Outline

  1. Purpose and Legislative Background
  2. Objectives and Covered Laws
  3. Definitions and Wage Structure
  4. Provident Fund Framework
  5. Gratuity Entitlement and Calculation
  6. Employee State Insurance
  7. Employee Compensation
  8. Maternity Protection
  9. Unorganised and Platform Workers
  10. Employment Information System
  11. Penalties and Compliance Administration
  12. Implementation and Transitional Position

1. Purpose and Legislative Background

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Code on Social Security: legislation enacted to amend and consolidate social-security laws and extend benefits to employees and workers in organised, unorganised, and other sectors

★ Must-know

  • The Code on Social Security, 2020 came into force on 21 November 2025.

Further detail

  • The Code was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 22, 2020, and by the Rajya Sabha on September 23, 2020.

Memory Hook

Fragmented labour laws → one consolidated social-security framework

2. Objectives and Covered Laws

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1. What is the primary legislative purpose of the Code on Social Security, 2020?

2. On what date did the Code on Social Security, 2020 come into force?

3. Which combination best describes the objectives of the Code on Social Security, 2020?

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When did the Code on Social Security, 2020 come into force?

On 21 November 2025.

On which date did the Lok Sabha pass the Code on Social Security, 2020?

On September 22, 2020.

On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Code on Social Security, 2020?

On September 23, 2020.

What is the purpose of the Code on Social Security, 2020?

To amend and consolidate social-security laws and extend benefits to employees and workers.

Which sectors does the Code on Social Security, 2020 cover?

Organised, unorganised, and other sectors.

Which nine enactments does the Code subsume?

The Code subsumes nine enactments including key social security Acts from 1923 to 2008.

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