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Labour Code

Notification on Section 2(89) regarding wage ceiling under CoSS, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020) on 2026-05-29, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to clarify and establish the wage ceiling for social security benefits under the CoSS, 2020, to ensure uniformity and consistency in the application of social security laws across India.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020
Category Labour Code
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-29

Action Required

Employers must review and adjust their social security contributions to ensure compliance with the notified wage ceiling, and update their payroll and social security records accordingly. They should also communicate the changes to their employees and ensure timely payment of social security contributions.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Code on Social Security, 2020
  • Section 2(89)

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must review and adjust their social security contributions to ensure compliance with the notified wage ceiling, and update their payroll and social security records accordingly. They should also communicate the changes to their employees and ensure timely payment of social security contributions.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to clarify and establish the wage ceiling for social security benefits under the CoSS, 2020, to ensure uniformity and consistency in the application of social security laws across India.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the wage ceiling under the Code on Social Security (CoSS), 2020, as per Section 2(89), which aims to define the wage limit for social security benefits. This notification is expected to impact various industries and employers across the country, requiring them to review and adjust their social security contributions accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-29.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020 about?
The purpose of this notification is to clarify and establish the wage ceiling for social security benefits under the CoSS, 2020, to ensure uniformity and consistency in the application of social security laws across India.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020?
Employers must review and adjust their social security contributions to ensure compliance with the notified wage ceiling, and update their payroll and social security records accordingly. They should also communicate the changes to their employees and ensure timely payment of social security contributions. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-29.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-on-section-2-89-regarding-wage-ceiling-under-coss-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).