Social Security Code, 2020 | Updated on 21-11-2025 | With Notifications on Date of Enforcement

The Social Security Code, 2020 (5th Edition, 2026) offers a comprehensive and updated presentation of India’s unified social security framework. This edition consolidates key reforms that extend social protection to a wider workforce, including gig and platform workers, while ensuring uniformity in wage-based calculations for PF, gratuity, and pension. It also explains the incorporation of aggregator-driven welfare contributions, enabling a more structured and responsive social security ecosystem. Designed for clarity and practical relevance, the book provides a streamlined statutory reference for professionals navigating the evolving social security landscape.

Key Features

• Updated statutory text of the Social Security Code, 2020 in a clear and accessible format.
• Explanation of formal recognition of gig and platform workers and their inclusion in social security schemes.
• Detailed coverage of the standardised definition of “wages” for consistent PF, gratuity, and pension calculations.
• Discussion of mandated welfare contributions by aggregator companies based on turnover.
• Edition specifications: Book Code BB/3522, ISBN B81-58-27035-22-A, 192 pages (Paperback).
• Designed for quick reference with structured presentation and professional usability.

This book is intended for HR professionals, payroll managers, labour law practitioners, compliance officers, social security consultants, policymakers, academicians, and students who need a comprehensive understanding of India’s restructured social security system. It is particularly valuable for organisations employing gig or platform workers, companies affected by aggregator contribution requirements, and professionals managing wage-linked statutory compliance.