-
My Account
Labour Code
The Indian government has recently introduced a major update to the country's labour laws, merging 29 old rules into four simpler codes. The main goal is to modernise the workplace, making it easier
...Read moreLabour Code News
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
Labour Code Videos
Frequently asked questions
What are the 4 Labour codes in India?
The four labour codes in India are the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
What is Universal Minimum Wages?
The Code establishes a statutory right to minimum wages for all employees across both organized and unorganized sectors. Earlier, the Minimum Wages Act applied only to scheduled employments covering ~30% of workers
Do all workers now have a right to minimum wages?
The Code on Wages, 2019, provides a statutory right to minimum wages for all employees, with a national floor wage set.
What are the new rules for working hours and overtime pay?
Normal working hours are capped at 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Overtime requires employee consent and must be paid at least twice the normal wage.
When am I eligible for gratuity?
Eligibility for gratuity for fixed-term employees is reduced to one year. Fixed-term employees get benefits similar to permanent workers.
