Labour CodesCode
Four Labour Codes come into force
The Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security and OSH Code came into force on 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central labour laws.
- Date
- 21 Nov 2025
- Type
- Code
- Issued by
- Government of India (Ministry of Labour & Employment)
- Effective
- 21 November 2025
- Applies to
- All employers
Key points
- Mandatory appointment letters, minimum wages for all, and a uniform 'wages' definition (50% rule).
- Gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year.
- Social security framework extended to gig, platform and inter-state migrant workers.
What employers should do
- Run a Labour Codes gap assessment covering salary structure, policies, registers and contracts.
Sources
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