India's New Labour Codes
Centre unveils new labour codes, overhauls workforce practices, benefits
The codes replace a labyrinth of 29 fragmented laws, a statement by the labour ministry said, calling it a significant effort to modernise archaic laws. Some of these laws date back to the colonial and immediate post-Independence era (1930s–1950s), in a world that was “fundamentally different.”
8 min read21 Nov 2025Labour codes: Gratuity, leave encashment get a boost, maternity payout doesn’t
The four new labour codes notified on 21 November come with a mixed set of implications for employees.
7 min read27 Nov 2025New Labour Codes: What’s in it for you — what women, fixed-term workers, IT employees should know
In a significant reform, the Central government merged 29 labour laws into four codes to simplify regulations, with the aim to safeguard the rights of all women, FTEs, gig and contractual workers, and more.
4 min read22 Nov 2025New labour codes define ‘wages’ — How this impacts your basic salary, pension, gratuity and EPF benefits, explained
The government's new labour codes have provided a uniform definition for wages in India. We examine how this impacts your pay structure including basic salary, pension, gratuity calculation and EPF benefits.
4 min read26 Nov 2025India gets new labour codes: Minimum wage guarantee, gratuity, social security for 400 mn workers — Full list
India has implemented new labour codes guaranteeing minimum wages, appointment letters, equal pay for women, social security for 400 million workers, gratuity and more, in line with international standards. Here's a look:
7 min read23 Nov 2025Definition of ‘wages’ in new labour codes leaves many unanswered questions
Clarifications on ambiguities before the labour codes are implemented can be helpful
3 min read11 Oct 2022S. Mahendra Dev: India’s labour codes aren't just pro- workers and growth, they aim to deliver on multiple counts
The labour codes aim to make employment generation sustainable by reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens while prioritizing worker welfare. Simplifying compliance and expanding social security supports investment and formalization and could yield a labour market that’s more efficient and equitable.
3 min read26 Nov 2025India's newly notified labour codes can act as an economic catalyst—but much else must fall in place
Last week’s notification of India’s four labour codes marks a key moment for a long-awaited reform. If enforced as envisioned, the four codes can yield a more secure workforce and strengthen the economy. Employers, on their part, should not just comply but also focus on their collective interest.
2 min read24 Nov 2025Mint Explainer | How do new labour codes impact your gratuity and PF?
The new labour codes have overhauled how wages, gratuity, provident fund, pension and other social security benefits are calculated. Mint explains who benefits and if your take-home salary is affected.
4 min read23 Nov 2025India’s four labour codes promise to lend our economy a sharper edge by forging a new social compact
India’s labour codes constitute a historic reform that lays the foundation for a fairer and faster growing economy. Together, the security of workers, agility of enterprises and confidence of investors should lift the economy’s trajectory.
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