Government Implements Four Labour Codes: Key Benefits, Reforms & Impact on India’s Workforce (2025)
The Government of India has officially rolled out the four Labour Codes—the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020). This long-awaited reform replaces 29 outdated labour laws, modernizes labour regulations, and aligns India with global standards of worker welfare and industrial growth. These Codes mark a major step towards building a future-ready workforce, strengthening worker protection, and supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Why the New Labour Codes Matter For decades, India’s labour laws were fragmented, complex, and often outdated. Many were written during the 1930s–1950s—an era with different economic and employment realities. The new Codes finally consolidate these old laws into a simplified, transparent and progressive labour framework. They protect workers, reduce compliance burdens, and support modern forms of work—such as gig, platform, and fixed...