Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 124. Employer not to reduce wages, etc

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter XI — Authorities, Assessment, Compliance and Recovery

Official text

No employer in relation to an establishment to which this Code or any scheme framed thereunder applies shall, by reason only of his liability for the payment of any contribution under this Code, or any charges thereunder reduce whether directly or indirectly, the wages of any employee to whom the provisions of this Code or any scheme framed thereunder applies or the total quantum of benefits to which such employee is entitled under the terms of his employment, express or implied.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 75 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 75 · official download · all sources

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Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

Notification wording (1)
  • S.O. 5319(E), in force from 21 Nov 2025: “sections 17 to 141”