India's New Labour Codes: Universal Social Security and Stronger Worker Protections Implemented Nationwide

Dec 10, 2025 02:23 am CST

India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes replacing 29 outdated laws, introducing universal social security for all workers including gig employees, mandatory appointment letters, statutory minimum wages, and enhanced protections for women workers. The reforms establish a unified framework aimed at strengthening worker rights while simplifying business compliance, with Prime Minister Modi calling it "one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence."