India Implements Historic Labour Reform: Four Labour Codes Replace 29 Existing Laws

Nov 21, 2025 06:55 pm CST

India has enacted a landmark labour reform by implementing four comprehensive Labour Codes, replacing 29 existing laws. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced these codes—covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety—which aim to modernize regulations, enhance worker welfare, and align with contemporary work environments while promoting ease of business.