{"id":250838,"date":"2026-09-02T16:22:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=250838"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:52:19","slug":"upsc-epfo-labour-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO 4 Labour Codes: What Exactly Should You Study?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_are_the_4_Labour_Codes_that_UPSC_EPFO_aspirants_should_study\" >What are the 4 Labour Codes that UPSC EPFO aspirants should study?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#Why_are_the_4_Labour_Codes_important_for_UPSC_EPFO_APFC\" >Why are the 4 Labour Codes important for UPSC EPFO APFC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#Download_Notes_and_Quizzes_Based_on_Labour_Codes\" >Download Notes and Quizzes Based on Labour Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_should_you_study_from_the_Code_on_Wages_2019\" >What should you study from the Code on Wages, 2019?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_should_you_study_from_the_Industrial_Relations_Code_2020\" >What should you study from the Industrial Relations Code, 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_should_you_study_from_the_Code_on_Social_Security_2020\" >What should you study from the Code on Social Security, 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_should_you_study_from_the_Occupational_Safety_Health_and_Working_Conditions_Code_2020\" >What should you study from the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#Which_old_Labour_Acts_should_you_connect_with_the_four_Codes\" >Which old Labour Acts should you connect with the four Codes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#Which_numerical_provisions_should_you_memorise\" >Which numerical provisions should you memorise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#What_are_the_most_important_Labour_Code_topics_for_UPSC_EPFO_APFC\" >What are the most important Labour Code topics for UPSC EPFO APFC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The four Labour Codes are one of the most important areas of the <strong>UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws syllabus<\/strong>. They bring together 29 Central labour laws into four broad Codes covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety. With the Labour Codes now in force from 21 November 2025, their importance has increased further for competitive examinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, candidates do not need to study every provision of the Codes line by line. The better approach is to understand the key concepts, important definitions, major provisions, authorities, worker-related benefits, and changes from the earlier labour laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-4-labour-codes-that-upsc-epfo-aspirants-should-study\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_4_Labour_Codes_that_UPSC_EPFO_aspirants_should_study\"><\/span>What are the 4 Labour Codes that UPSC EPFO aspirants should study?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of India has consolidated 29 Central labour laws into four Labour Codes. These Codes aim to simplify labour regulations and bring different areas of labour law under a common framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC EPFO APFC<\/a>, all 4 Codes are important because they cover major areas such as wages, trade unions, industrial disputes, social security, employee benefits, workplace safety, and migrant workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Labour Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Focus On<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Code on Wages, 2019<\/td><td>Wages and remuneration<\/td><td>Minimum wages, floor wage, payment of wages, deductions, bonus, equal wages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Industrial Relations Code, 2020<\/td><td>Industrial relations<\/td><td>Trade unions, collective bargaining, strikes, disputes, retrenchment, standing orders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Code on Social Security, 2020<\/td><td>Social security<\/td><td>EPFO, ESIC, gratuity, maternity benefits, gig workers, platform workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OSH &amp; WC Code, 2020<\/td><td>Safety and working conditions<\/td><td>Health, safety, working hours, migrant workers, contract labour, welfare<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free UPSC EPFO APFC Mock Test Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-the-4-labour-codes-important-for-upsc-epfo-apfc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_the_4_Labour_Codes_important_for_UPSC_EPFO_APFC\"><\/span>Why are the 4 Labour Codes important for UPSC EPFO APFC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Labour Codes directly connect with the core responsibilities of the <strong>Employees&#8217; Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)<\/strong> and the wider labour administration system. They also combine several older Acts that have traditionally appeared in UPSC EPFO questions. The Ministry of Labour and Employment states that the four Codes rationalise 29 Central labour laws and simplify the labour law framework. Therefore, candidates should prepare both the <strong>new Code provisions and their connection with the earlier Acts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For APFC preparation, focus on understanding the purpose and major provisions of each Code rather than memorising every section number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-laws-syllabus\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> UPSC EPFO Labour Laws Syllabus 2026 for APFC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-notes-and-quizzes-based-on-labour-codes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Notes_and_Quizzes_Based_on_Labour_Codes\"><\/span>Download Notes and Quizzes Based on Labour Codes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen your UPSC EPFO preparation with Labour Codes notes and practice quizzes covering important concepts, provisions, definitions, and exam-focused topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO Labour Laws Notes<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/labour-laws-and-industrial-relations\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO Labour Laws Practice Quiz PDF<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO APFC Previous Year Papers<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-the-code-on-wages-2019\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_the_Code_on_Wages_2019\"><\/span>What should you study from the Code on Wages, 2019?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Code on Wages, 2019<\/strong> deals with minimum wages, payment of wages, bonus and equal remuneration. It brings different wage-related laws under one framework and extends minimum wage protection more broadly. Important topics from the Code on Wages are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaning and definition of <strong>wages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee and employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floor wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixation and revision of minimum wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components of wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time limit for payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deductions from wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equal wages and non-discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility for bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disqualification for bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorities under the Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims and appeals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offences and penalties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of the appropriate Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-50-wage-rule\">What is the 50% wage rule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The definition of wages under the Code on Wages is an important area for objective questions. If allowances and other excluded components exceed the prescribed 50% limit of total remuneration, the excess amount is added back to wages for the purpose of the Code. This provision can also affect calculations related to benefits such as provident fund, gratuity and other employee benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic pay is an important component of wages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain allowances are excluded while calculating wages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 50% rule is important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The excess over the specified limit is treated as wages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wage-related definitions should be studied carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free UPSC EPFO Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-the-industrial-relations-code-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_the_Industrial_Relations_Code_2020\"><\/span>What should you study from the Industrial Relations Code, 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Industrial Relations Code, 2020<\/strong> brings together important areas related to trade unions, industrial disputes and employment conditions. This Code is especially important for APFC because Industrial Relations has been a recurring area in previous UPSC EPFO examinations. Candidates should understand how trade unions function, how industrial disputes are handled and how concepts such as strike, lock-out, lay-off, retrenchment and closure differ from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade unions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of trade unions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition of negotiating union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiating council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collective bargaining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial disputes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conciliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbitration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjudication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial tribunals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock-outs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lay-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrenchment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed-term employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-skilling fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unfair labour practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worker representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer-employee relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-industrial-relations-concepts-should-you-revise-repeatedly\">Which Industrial Relations concepts should you revise repeatedly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some terms look similar but have different meanings. UPSC questions can test these differences directly. Make short notes comparing <strong>strike and lock-out<\/strong>, <strong>lay-off and retrenchment<\/strong>, and <strong>retrenchment and closure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning to Remember<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strike<\/td><td>Collective stoppage of work by workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lock-out<\/td><td>Temporary closing or suspension of work by an employer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lay-off<\/td><td>Employer is unable or unwilling to provide employment for specified reasons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retrenchment<\/td><td>Termination of service of a worker, subject to the Code&#8217;s provisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closure<\/td><td>Permanent closing down of a place of employment or undertaking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-the-code-on-social-security-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_the_Code_on_Social_Security_2020\"><\/span>What should you study from the Code on Social Security, 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Code on Social Security, 2020<\/strong> is one of the highest-priority areas for UPSC EPFO APFC because it directly connects with EPFO, ESIC and several employee welfare benefits. It brings together laws related to provident fund, pension, insurance, gratuity, maternity benefits and employee compensation. It also introduces a wider framework for social security coverage of unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaning of social security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social security schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDLI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPFO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESIC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees&#8217; State Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gratuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maternity benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees&#8217; compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unorganised workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gig workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platform workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aggregators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social security benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorities and organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offences and penalties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-epf-eps-and-edli-especially-important\">Why are EPF, EPS and EDLI especially important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the examination is conducted for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, candidates should give special attention to provisions connected with the provident fund system. Study the purpose of Employees&#8217; Provident Fund (EPF), Employees&#8217; Pension Scheme (EPS) and Employees&#8217; Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) and understand the role of EPFO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also revise the difference between <strong>provident fund, pension and insurance benefits<\/strong>, as these concepts can easily be confused in objective questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll  for UPSC EPFO APFC Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-about-gig-and-platform-workers\">What should you study about gig and platform workers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Social Security Code recognises new forms of employment and provides a framework for social security coverage of unorganised, gig and platform workers. It also introduces concepts such as aggregator, gig worker and platform worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaning of gig worker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning of platform worker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning of aggregator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social security schemes for such workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of the Central Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions by aggregators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits available to eligible workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_the_Occupational_Safety_Health_and_Working_Conditions_Code_2020\"><\/span>What should you study from the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020<\/strong>, commonly called the <strong>OSH &amp; WC Code<\/strong>, focuses on workplace safety, health and working conditions. It covers areas such as factories, mines, construction workers, contract labour and inter-State migrant workers. For APFC, candidates should focus on the provisions that protect workers and regulate employer responsibilities. Important topics from the OSH &amp; WC Code are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occupational safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and safety standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welfare facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment of women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-State migrant workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract labour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazardous processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspector-cum-Facilitator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration and licensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual health check-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offences and penalties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-you-study-inter-state-migrant-workers-separately\">Why should you study Inter-State Migrant Workers separately?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inter-State Migrant Workers are an important area because the OSH &amp; WC Code expands the framework relating to migrant workers. Candidates should understand who qualifies as an inter-State migrant worker and the major benefits available to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of inter-State migrant worker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-migrated workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers employed through contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journey allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portability of benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-old-labour-acts-should-you-connect-with-the-four-codes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_old_Labour_Acts_should_you_connect_with_the_four_Codes\"><\/span>Which old Labour Acts should you connect with the four Codes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not completely ignore the old labour laws while studying the new Codes. UPSC EPFO preparation requires candidates to understand the transition from the earlier legal framework to the four Codes. The Government has consolidated 29 Central labour laws into these four Codes, so knowing the broad mapping can make many questions easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>4 Labour Codes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Earlier Laws to Know<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Code on Wages<\/td><td>Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Equal Remuneration Act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Industrial Relations Code<\/td><td>Trade Unions Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Code on Social Security<\/td><td>EPF &amp; MP Act, ESI Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Employees&#8217; Compensation Act, Unorganised Workers&#8217; Social Security Act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OSH &amp; WC Code<\/td><td>Factories Act, Contract Labour Act, Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, BOCW Act, Mines Act and other occupational safety-related laws<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-numerical-provisions-should-you-memorise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_numerical_provisions_should_you_memorise\"><\/span>Which numerical provisions should you memorise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not try to memorise every number mentioned in the Codes. Instead, focus on important limits, thresholds, time periods, percentages and qualifying conditions that can be directly converted into MCQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wage-related limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% wage rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum wage and floor wage provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus-related conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing order thresholds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strike and lock-out notice provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrenchment and closure conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gratuity-related provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPF and ESIC-related coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maternity-related provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract labour thresholds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migrant worker provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penalties and fines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-study-plan\/?ref=contac-nai-upsc-epfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the UPSC EPFO Study Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-important-labour-code-topics-for-upsc-epfo-apfc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_Labour_Code_topics_for_UPSC_EPFO_APFC\"><\/span>What are the most important Labour Code topics for UPSC EPFO APFC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have limited time, do not give equal weight to every provision. Start with the topics that have a direct connection with EPFO, industrial relations, workers&#8217; rights and social security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Priority<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics to Cover<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Very High<\/td><td>EPF, EPS, EDLI, EPFO, ESIC, gratuity, wages, trade unions, industrial disputes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High<\/td><td>Minimum wages, floor wage, collective bargaining, strike, lock-out, retrenchment, lay-off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High<\/td><td>Gig workers, platform workers, migrant workers, contract labour, workplace safety<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Authorities, registration, claims, appeals, offences and penalties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision<\/td><td>Definitions, thresholds, time limits, percentages and important numerical provisions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788345670061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What are the four Labour Codes for UPSC EPFO preparation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The four Labour Codes are the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788345671504\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. How many labour laws have been consolidated into the four Labour Codes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The four Labour Codes consolidate 29 Central labour laws into four broad Codes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788345672440\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Which Labour Code is most important for UPSC EPFO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Code on Social Security is especially important because it covers EPFO, EPF, EPS, EDLI and other social security provisions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788345673008\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. What topics should I study from the Industrial Relations Code?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on trade unions, collective bargaining, standing orders, industrial disputes, strikes, lock-outs, lay-off, retrenchment and closure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788345673536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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