India's New Labour Codes Bring Clarity to Employee Nomination Process, Ensuring Statutory Dues and Benefits Reach Intended Beneficiaries
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- •The new labour codes introduce a formalised nomination process, bringing clarity and structure to employee benefits.
- •The Code on Wages requires employees to nominate an individual who will receive unpaid wages in the event of their demise, using Form VII as per the central rules.
- •The nomination process for gratuity and maternity benefits also requires employees to submit nominations in prescribed forms, with specific timelines and requirements.
- •The labour codes introduce common principles that bring uniformity to nomination processes, ensuring consistency across organisations.
- •Employees must complete and update nominations as circumstances change, to avoid unnecessary complications and ensure that dues can be accessed by the intended beneficiaries without difficulty.
As India moves towards implementing the four labour codes, the process of nomination has become a crucial aspect that directly affects employees. Nomination determines the individual entitled to receive statutory dues and benefits in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as the demise of an employee. Under the new labour codes, this process has been significantly formalised, with prescribed forms, defined timelines, and clearer compliance requirements. The Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, and other labour codes have introduced specific rules and guidelines for nomination, making it easier for employees to ensure that their benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
