The Centre said on Friday that it was implementing four new labour codes, overhauling outdated rules governing factories and workers for decades. Labour codes covering wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational safety will now be implemented uniformly across India.

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What are four codes?

The four labour codes are the Code of Wages (2019, Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020). Effective Friday, they will replace 29 fragmented laws with a unified, modern framework.

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Why were the Labour Codes needed?

India’s old labour laws were too many, too complex, and outdated. They increased the compliance burden and discouraged businesses from hiring. Many workers, especially gig, pl

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