Tag: Social Security Code
October 27, 2020
Corporate Law | Employment Laws
Corporate Law | Employment Laws
THE SOCIAL SECURITY CODE, 2020
The Social Security Code, 2020 ("SS Code") has been passed by both houses of the Parliament and received Presidential assent on September 28, 2020. The SS Code has been enacted to amend and consolidate the laws relating to social security with the goal to extend social security to all employees and workers either in the organised or unorganised or any other sectors. ......
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