New Delhi, April 4 -- India's new labour framework is set to end a frustrating chapter in an employee's exit process. Starting in 2026, companies will need to pay an employee's full and final dues within just two working days after their last day on the job.

For millions of workers who typically spend weeks or even months following up with HR departments, this change brings a long-awaited turnaround.

The main idea behind the reform is simple: when employment ends, financial closure should happen quickly. Under the updated provisions linked to the Code on Wages, employers must process all pending payments within 48 hours. This applies whether the exit is due to resignation, termination, retirement, or retrenchment.

From Months of Waitin...