The Government has consolidated 29 labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes. The four Labour Codes include 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.
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 revolutionizes labour laws by simplifying compliance and promoting harmonious employer and employee relations. It strengthens collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and job security through clearer, uniform provisions. The Code empowers workers with uniform definitions while granting employers greater flexibility in operations. Overall, it fosters industrial peace, boosts productivity, and supports a balanced, growth-oriented work environment.
The Code on Wages, 2019
The Code on Wages, 2019 promotes fairness, equity, and inclusivity in India’s labour market. By ensuring uniform wage standards and social security, it safeguards both workers’ rights and employers’ interests. Overall, it strengthens economic justice, encourages formalisation, and enhances the dignity of labour.
The Code on Social Security, 2020
The Code on Social Security, 2020 consolidates nine existing labour laws into a single, comprehensive framework. It is a step to ensure universal social protection for all workers by strengthening social welfare coverage for both organized and unorganized workers including gig and platform workers. It also promotes women’s participation in the workforce, and simplifies compliance, thereby enhancing ease of doing business.
The Code reflects the Government’s commitment towards inclusive growth and social security for all, in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 strengthens India’s labour architecture by unifying standards, empowering workers, and enhancing ease of doing business. It lays the foundation for a safer, fairer, and more productive workforce aligned with India’s vision of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Pushkar Mer 