India's Government Implements New Labour Codes to Enhance Worker Protections
Labour reforms: Government fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rules
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The Indian government has fully operationalized four new labour codes aimed at modernizing worker protections and consolidating 29 existing laws. Effective from November 21, 2025, these codes establish minimum wages, social security, and improved working conditions, marking a significant shift in the labour landscape.
- 01Four labour codes operationalized include the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.
- 02The new framework aims to consolidate 29 existing labour laws into a more efficient system.
- 03Key provisions include a cap of 48 weekly working hours and mandatory appointment letters for workers.
- 04A National Reskilling Fund will be established to assist workers who lose their jobs.
- 05The codes promote equal work opportunities and enhanced safety and health measures for all workers.
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The Indian government has officially implemented four new labour codes, which were designed to modernize and consolidate 29 existing labour laws into a simplified framework. Effective from November 21, 2025, these codes include the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The operationalization of these codes aims to enhance worker protections, ensure minimum wages, and provide universal social security. Key provisions include capping weekly working hours at 48, establishing a National Reskilling Fund for displaced workers, and ensuring equal pay and opportunities for women. The government emphasizes that these changes will ease business operations and create a more pro-worker environment. The rules were published after extensive stakeholder feedback and legal vetting, marking a transformative step in India's labour landscape.
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These reforms are expected to significantly improve working conditions for employees across India, ensuring better job security and health benefits.
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