labour codes
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India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes replacing 29 outdated laws, introducing universal social security for all workers including gig employees, mandatory appointment letters, statutory minimum wages, and enhanced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."
Kerala Minister Calls Congress Leader KC Venugopal a "Trojan Horse" for BJP Amid Political Row
Nov 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Kerala's CPI(M) minister V Sivankutty has accused AICC general secretary K C Venugopal of being a "Trojan horse" working for the BJP to undermine Congress. The allegations came after Venugopal criticized the Left government for supposedly implementing central BJP policies, including Labour Codes and the PM SHRI scheme, triggering a heated political exchange that highlights growing tensions between Kerala's Left front and Congress leadership.
New Labour Codes Expected to Boost Indian Economy by Rs 75,000 Crore and Increase Formal Employment
Nov 26, 2025 12:47 am CST
India's new labour codes implemented on November 21 are projected to boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore according to SBI economists. The reforms will likely increase formal workforce participation by 15%, expand social security coverage to 85% within three years, and reduce unemployment by 1.3%. These changes represent a significant transformation for India's labour market, benefiting approximately 10 crore workers shifting from informal to formal employment.
India's Labour Reforms Expected to Create 77 Lakh New Jobs and Boost Formal Employment
Nov 25, 2025 02:56 pm CST
New labour codes in India could reduce unemployment by 1.3% and generate 77 lakh jobs according to a State Bank of India report. The reforms will increase formal workforce to 75.5%, improve social security coverage to 85%, and boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore, significantly strengthening India's labour ecosystem and economic growth.
India's New Labour Codes: Comprehensive Guide to Salary Restructuring, Benefits and Working Conditions
Nov 24, 2025 10:25 pm CST
India's comprehensive labour code reforms consolidate 29 laws into four streamlined codes, enhancing worker protections while offering businesses greater flexibility. Key changes include standardized 48-hour workweeks, gender discrimination elimination, 50% allowance caps affecting retirement benefits, formal recognition of gig workers, and strengthened job security measures aimed at creating a modern, equitable workforce.
India's New Labour Codes: Transforming Workplaces for Women's Safety, Equality and Economic Empowerment
Nov 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
India has implemented four comprehensive Labour Codes that significantly improve workplace conditions for women, prohibiting gender discrimination and mandating equal pay. These reforms allow women to work in previously restricted sectors, including night shifts with proper safety measures, and introduce flexible arrangements like work-from-home options. By modernizing 29 existing labour laws, these codes aim to boost female workforce participation, ensure representation in grievance committees, and create a gender-equal environment poised to drive India's economic growth.
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.
India's New Labour Codes: PM Modi Hails Historic Reforms for Worker Empowerment and Economic Growth
Nov 22, 2025 12:30 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented four comprehensive labour codes in India, representing the most significant labour reforms since independence. These codes establish universal social security, ensure minimum wages, create safer workplaces, and simplify business compliance while protecting workers' rights. The reforms modernize colonial-era regulations, streamlining 29 existing laws to build a future-ready workforce supporting India's journey toward becoming a developed nation.