New Labour Codes :
India's labour law framework has undergone significant change, especially with the coming into effect of the four new labour codes. The new labour codes aim to consolidating 29 central labour laws into a single framework and range. These laws include the Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of the reforms is to make a balance between transparency, simplification and uniformity of the compliance burden on businesses, and the protection and welfare of workers across the continuum.
The objective of the new labour code is to streamline compliances and create a more pro-business environment in India. India introduced new laws with standard definitions, a whole new coding regime, and ease of navigation to make New India more responsive to the needs of a changing world.
The changed definition of wages has far-reaching implications, and requires businesses to make their payroll systems more compliant than before. This poses a challenge for human resources and compliance teams because they have to explain these changes.
Code on Social Security, 2020 (A&N Islands)
Code on Social Security, 2020 (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu)
Code on Social Security, 2020 (Lakshadweep)
Code on Social Security, 2020 (Meghalaya)
Code on Social Security, 2020 (Puducherry)
Code on Wages (Karnataka) Rules, 2026 (Draft)
As per Karnataka Government notification no. LD 157 LET 2020 (P-1) dated 23 January 2026, the Karnataka Draft Code on Wages Rules 2026 has been released under the Draft Rules, Code on Wages, 2019. The Draft Rules have been notified in the official gazette and made available to the public....
Code on Wages (Rajasthan)Rules, 2026
The Govt. of Rajasthan released the Code on Wages (Rajasthan) Rules, 2026 through notification bearing no S.O.152 dated 13.01.2026. This rule operationalizes the Code on Wages 2019 in the State which shall ensure wage definitions, minimum wages fixation and wage payment partly uniform across country. Rules lay down proper systems...
Code on Wages, 2019 (Central)
Code on Wages, 2019 (Lakshadweep)
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (A & N Islands)
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar)
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Lakshadweep)
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Meghalaya)
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Puducherry)
Madhya Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Code on Wages Bill seeks to establish a unified framework for wage payments in the state and plans to introduce provisions related to all wages, minimum wage (categories of wages), and timely payment of wages at all establishments of the state. It would unify all the various state...
The new codes shift the focus to compliance, record-keeping, and submitting documents on time. With the introduction of the new labour codes, companies have to revise their human resource management policies, employment agreements, and processes in order to meet the requirements. Fines, sanctions, and disruption of business operations are aspects of noncompliance, and most organizations make compliance even more of a priority.
Changes and updates at the state level on the new labour codes in India labour codes make compliance tricky. Using advisory services combined with technology to handle your labour law obligations in a structured way also keeps you audit-ready and penalty-free so you can concentrate on growing your operational efficiency.
This page on the labour codes serves as a guide for businesses, HR practitioners, and compliance specialists wanting to understand the new labour codes and their impact, applicability, and implementation in India. The purpose of this guide is to offer realistic and easily digestible information to help the reader understand and comply with the new labour codes to help improve governance and risk management.