The Centre on Friday enforced four new labour codes replacing 29 labour laws in a landmark reform that expands workers’ rights and social security while simplifying rules to boost the currently weak manufacturing sector.

The Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 came into force from Friday, setting India on the path to creating a future-ready workforce.

Major overhaul of workplace laws

Working hours capped at 8-hour/day or 48-hour/week

Consent-based overtime, paid at twice the regular wage rate

Timely wage payment made mandatory

Bonus eligibility on completing 30 days of work in a year

Mandatory appointment letters for all workers

Social security for all, incl

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