Archive · 31 Dec 2025
India Notifies Draft Labour Codes
The Indian government has released draft rules for four new labour codes.
These codes cover wages, social security, industrial relations, and workplace safety.
The rules include a 48-hour workweek, Aadhaar registration for unorganized workers, and a board for gig workers.
The public has 30-45 days to give feedback.
Old rules will stay in place until the new ones are finalized.
The codes were approved by Parliament five years ago and officially notified in November 2023.
These changes aim to improve working conditions and provide better support for workers.
Draft rules notified for four labour codes: Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and OSH Code.
Public comment period of 30-45 days for feedback on the draft rules.
Proposed 48-hour workweek with provisions for daily working hours and spread over time.
Aadhaar-linked registration required for unorganized workers aged above 16 years.
Establishment of a National Social Security Board for gig and platform workers with diverse representation.
- Who
- Indian government and stakeholders including workers and employers
- What
- Notification of draft rules for four labour codes
- When
- Recently notified, with a 30-45 day comment period
- Where
- India
- Why
- To implement and seek feedback on new labour codes
- Draft Rules Notified
- Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, OSH Code
- Public Comment Period
- 30-45 days
- Weekly Working Hours
- 48 hours with provisions for daily hours and spread over time
- Unorganized Worker Registration
- Aadhaar-linked for workers aged above 16 years
- National Social Security Board
- For gig and platform workers with diverse representation
- Transition Period
- Old rules remain in force until final notification
- Codes Notified
- November 2023 after Parliament clearance
Sources
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