Strategic Compliance Matrix

Code on Wages Compliance Maturity

Strategic Assessment Framework: Current State vs. Target Operating Model

Strategic Dimension	Level 1 Unaware	Level 2 Reactive	Level 3 Compliant	Level 4 Proactive	Level 5 Optimized
⚖️ Wage Structure & Definition	Non-Compliant No awareness of new definitions 50% allowance threshold ignored Pre-Code salary structures	Basic Awareness Ad-hoc structure reviews Partial recalculation of dues Minimum wage compliance attempted	Compliant Full wage structure audit complete 50% threshold enforced Slips updated to new format	Strategic Automated monitoring Quarterly wage benchmarking Predictive impact analysis	Best-in-Class AI-driven optimization Real-time validation Zero violation record
💰 Payment Systems	Delayed Wages paid after 7th Manual cash/cheque No overtime tracking	Inconsistent Occasional delays Basic digital payments Overtime miscalculated	Compliant 100% paid by 7th F&F within 2 days 2x overtime paid correctly	Automated Auto-payroll alerts Real-time OT approval Same-day F&F capability	Excellence Instant disbursement Predictive cash flow Blockchain audit trails
📋 Records & Documentation	Chaotic Missing appointment letters Disparate physical registers No unified database	Fragmented Retroactive letter issuance Mix of paper & Excel Data siloed in departments	Organized 100% appointment letters Single digital register Inspection-ready files	Cloud-Based Centralized cloud repo Auto-document generation Searchable archives	Intelligent AI document indexing Auto-retrieval bots Self-service portals
🤝 Contract Labour	High Risk No wage monitoring Weak contract clauses Liability ignored	Oversight Basic clauses added Reactive to issues Limited due diligence	Compliant Regular wage audits Equal wage protocols Joint liability managed	Managed Contractor scorecards Auto-payment verification Vendor portal integration	Partnered Certified vendor pool Real-time integration Shared compliance tech
💻 Technology & Automation	Manual Excel-based payroll Manual calculations Physical time tracking	Basic Digital Legacy software Disconnected systems Manual data transfer	Integrated HRMS + Payroll sync Auto-statutory calcs Digital slip distribution	Ecosystem API compliance ecosystem Govt portal sync Mobile-first access	Cognitive ML anomaly detection Robotic Process Automation Fully autonomous cycles
🎯 Governance & Culture	Unaware No owner assigned "Fix when caught" view Zero internal reporting	Reactive Ad-hoc HR handling No formal training Blame culture on errors	Defined Officer appointed Quarterly internal audits Documented SOPs	Proactive Board-level oversight Included in KPIs Whistleblower active	Cultural Competitive differentiator Industry benchmark Public transparency

Assessment Framework: Code on Wages, 2019