Explained: How India’s labour codes will reshape wage, social security and workplace norms
India has brought four consolidated Labour Codes into force from 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central labour laws and creating a unified regulatory structure for wages, industrial relations, social security and workplace safety. The overhaul introduces single-point compliance, wider social security coverage, updated wage norms, revised employment definitions and new provisions on documentation, safety and working conditions.
India has brought four consolidated Labour Codes into force from 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central labour laws and creating a unified regulatory structure for wages, industrial relations, social security and workplace safety. The overhaul introduces single-point compliance, wider social security coverage, updated wage norms, revised employment definitions and new provisions on documentation, safety and working conditions.
