India on Friday embarked on the path to creating future-ready workforce with the Central government giving effect to four labour codes that subsume the existing and disparate 29 labour laws.

Mandatory appointment letters to all workers across organised and unorganised sectors, guaranteed minimum wage and social security to everyone, including gig and platform workers, compulsory payment of wages and opening up of night shift work for women in all sectors are the hallmarks of the new codes which around 20 states have already rolled out, labour being a concurrent subject.

The codes also require employers to ensure annual health check-ups for all workers above 40 years of age.

ESIC coverage and benefits will now be extended Pan-India, though these will be voluntary for establishments with

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