Labour Laws

IMF Board welcomes India’s labour reforms, says faster structural changes key to Viksit Bharat goal

Executive Directors commended India’s “very strong economic performance and resilience,” noting that growth has remained robust despite global uncertainty

Higher basic pay, 48-hour work weeks: India’s IT sector prepares for rising costs under new labour codes

Two key shifts for IT will be the standardised wage definition, which forces companies to lift the share of basic pay, and 48-hour work weeks. The quantum will depend on the size of the company and the maturity stage it is already in.

Increased costs, extended timelines: How the new labour codes could impact the realty, infra sector

Developers, contractors and industry observers said that the reforms will reshape cost structures, productivity models and project timelines across real estate and infrastructure segments.

OPINION | India’s Labour Law Reform: Building the foundation for Viksit Bharat

India’s labour law reform consolidates 29 legislations into four Codes, simplifying compliance, enhancing worker protections, and promoting flexibility. These changes aim to boost investment, job creation, and inclusivity, supporting economic growth 

New Labour Codes 2025: What every worker across India needs to know

The new framework extends minimum wage requirements to all workers, including those in the unorganised sector, ensuring broader coverage across employment types

New labour codes biggest reforms in history of labour laws: Amit Shah

Shah remarked that the codes, crafted under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represent "the biggest reform in the history of labour laws."

Back to the grind: Workers in Andhra Pradesh were clocking 10-hour days before pandemic too

In 2023–24, workers in Andhra Pradesh logged 47.4 hours a week against 46.5 in Tamil Nadu, 45.6 in Kerala, and 47.1 in Karnataka

Centre sees no immediate need to notify new Labour Codes as states fall in line

Around 30 states/UTs have published the draft rules in line with the four Codes, and most (about 20) have implemented those changes. But given the reluctance of the labour unions, the Centre has not formally notified them, officials say.

Infosys layoffs: Nasscom defends tech industry, says companies follow performance-driven hiring, adhere to local laws

Nasscom said in a statement that the global tech industry, which is largely customer-focused, operates on a merit-based system, emphasising high-tech skills to meet evolving customer demands.

Is 90 Hours a Week Legal? Here’s What Indian Labour Laws Say About Overtime

Can Indian employees legally work 90 hours a week? We break down what labour laws say about overtime, mental health, and work-life balance. Learn how corporate culture and evolving labour codes impact your rights. Watch now to stay informed

The real reason why Karnataka government is increasing working hours of IT employees

The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act mandates employee consent for overtime and proposes double pay. However, the IT employees' union opposes the move and has decided to stage a protest on August 3.

Karnataka IT employees' union opposes government's decision to extend exemption from labour laws for tech firms

 In a circular dated June 10, Karnataka government extended the exemption for IT, ITeS, startups, animation, gaming, computer graphics, telecom, and BPO industries for another five years.

'Labour laws contribute 47% of nearly 70k compliances in the country': Teamlease white paper

According to the paper, state-level compliances to labour laws constitute 31,605, i.e. 97 percent of the total labour-related obligations while union-level compliances constitute to about 937

Exclusive: Centre seeks faster review of provisions to decriminalise various Acts

Moneycontrol has learnt that in the runup to the Union Budget, the group will shortlist provisions in various Acts in which imprisonment can be done away and replaced with a penalty. The Income Tax Act, Central Excise Act and Central Goods and Services Tax Act are also being looked at

Exclusive | Ease of doing business likely on govt's focus in Union Budget

Budget 2024-25: The government’s priority will be to work on labour laws and decriminalise certain key provisions in the laws. This is a key area because India has one of the largest workforces in the world

New labour laws: Companies need to pay employees in case of more than 30 unused leaves

According to the ‘Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code’ — one of the 4 labour laws, ’employee’ in this case means those who are not in managerial or supervisory roles.