The Government of Telangana, Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Factories, in February 2026, published a preliminary Notification S.O. 5320(E) for the introduction of the draft Industrial Relations (Telangana State) Rules, 2026. The decision comes after the Central Government passed the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.Now, the state government has invited feedbacks, objections and suggestions from general public and corporate stakeholders in next 45 days before the formalizing of these rules.

Key highlights:

Enterprises with 50 or more workers are to form equal-representation Works Committees (with up to 20 members) with proportionate seats for women workers.
20+ worker companies to form 10 member committee to solve employee complaints in 30 days.
The minimum annual subscription fees for trade unions are fixed at ₹60 for rural/unorganized sectors and ₹120 for others.
Union recognition will be granted through secret ballots (digital allowed) run by a government officer for 3 to 5 years of negotiating.
Businesses can immediately implement central model standing orders by notifying the certifying officer via electronic channels.
Voluntary arbitration must be by written agreement.
Strikes/lock-outs will need to follow strict protocol with specific notice forms.
Employers will have to deposit 15 days wages of retrenched workers in a government fund within 10 days for re-skilling.

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Telangana Industrial Relations Rules 2026 Draft Labor Code Notification S.O. 5320(E)