New Labour Codes: Will Your In-Hand Salary Drop?

Short Answer: NO

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PF Rule Has NOT Changed PF deduction still capped at ₹15,000.

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Basic Pay ≥ 50% Rule Explained This changes structure, not cash in hand.

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Salary Example (₹60,000/month) In-hand remains ₹56,400 — same as before.

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When Can Salary Reduce? Only if YOU opt for higher PF voluntarily.

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Employer Can’t Force Extra PF Mutual consent is mandatory.

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Govt Clarification No automatic salary cut under new labour codes.

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Why the Confusion Happened People mixed salary structure with deductions.

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Final Verdict Your in-hand salary stays safe.

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