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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22 (PTI) Kerala Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday assured that the state government will not adopt an anti-worker stand at any cost while implementing the new labour codes.

He said the Left government in the state is carefully evaluating the labour code reforms being implemented by the Centre.

Sivankutty’s remarks came a day after the union government notified all four labour codes, pending since 2020, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for all employees, and statutory minimum wages and timely payment across sectors.

The reforms include expanded rights and safety for women, including night-shift work, free annual health check-ups for workers

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