fixed-term employees
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India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes replacing 29 outdated laws, introducing universal social security for all workers including gig employees, mandatory appointment letters, statutory minimum wages, and enhanced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."
India's New Gratuity Rules: Eligibility Reduced from 5 Years to 1 Year Benefiting Millions of Workers
Nov 24, 2025 04:49 pm CST
India has reduced gratuity eligibility from 5 years to 1 year of service, significantly benefiting fixed-term employees. The reform includes an expanded definition of wages, higher calculation base, and mandatory payment within 30 days. This comprehensive guide explains who benefits, how gratuity is calculated, and the maximum tax-free limit of Rs 20 lakhs.
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.