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India's New Labour Codes: 12 Essential Changes Affecting Employee Rights, Benefits and Working Conditions
Nov 23, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India has implemented four new labour codes consolidating 29 existing regulations, bringing significant changes to employment terms across all sectors. Key reforms include universal minimum wage protection, redefined wage structures, social security for gig workers, faster gratuity eligibility, mandatory employment documentation, and provisions for work-from-home arrangements. These changes impact earnings, benefits, and workplace rights for full-time, contract, and digital platform workers.
India Reduces Gratuity Eligibility Period from Five Years to One Year in Major Labour Law Reform
Nov 22, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The Indian government has implemented significant labour law reforms, reducing gratuity eligibility for fixed-term employees from five years to just one year of service. This change is part of a comprehensive overhaul that consolidates 29 existing labour laws into four streamlined codes, aiming to provide equal benefits to fixed-term and permanent employees while modernizing India's workforce regulations to align with global standards.