New Labour Codes of India Explained: Key Changes for Employers and Employees
India has introduced significant reforms to modernise its labour law framework and simplify compliance for businesses while strengthening worker protection. The New Labour Codes of India replace multiple outdated labour laws with a unified system designed to bring clarity, transparency, and efficiency to employment regulations across the country. Overview of the New Labour Codes of India Previously, India had more than 29 central labour laws governing wages, industrial relations, social security, and workplace safety. These laws often overlapped and created compliance challenges, especially for MSMEs and startups. To address these issues, the government consolidated the laws into four comprehensive labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. Together, they form a simplified and modern labour law structure. Key Changes Introduced for Employers One of the biggest benefits fo...