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During 2019-20, Parliament consolidated 29 labour laws into four codes - Code on Wages; Code on Social Security; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code; and Industrial Relations Code

New Labour Codes: Get the latest updates on India’s new Labour Codes, including changes in minimum wage, mandatory health checkups, work-from-home provisions, and employee rights on Business Standard.

New Labour Codes: Latest Updates & News on India’s Labour Cde | Business Standard

New Labour Codes

The implementation of the four Labour Codes in 2025 marks a historic transformation of India&rsquo;s regulatory framework, replacing 29 fragmented labour laws with a modern and streamlined system aimed at protecting and empowering workers. These comprehensive reforms, in effect from November 21, 2025, ensure better wages, enhanced social security, and greater workplace safety, particularly benefitting sectors like gig work, MSMEs, and digital media. By mandating appointment letters, expanding ESIC coverage, and extending legal protections to all forms of employment, the codes pave the way for a future-ready, resilient workforce. This overhaul aligns India&rsquo;s labour ecosystem with global standards and supports both enterprise growth and worker welfare.

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Centre nudges states to implement new labour codes, shifts reform goalpost