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Labour Codes: 10 states have published final rules; all states expected by 31 October 2026
The Union Labour Secretary said ten states have published their rules under the four Labour Codes, the rest have released drafts, and the government expects all states and UTs to notify rules by 31 October 2026.
- Date
- 24 Sep 2026
- Type
- Status
- Issued by
- Ministry of Labour & Employment (Labour Secretary)
- Applies to
- All employers — state rules decide most day-to-day obligations
Key points
- Ten states have published final rules; the remaining states and UTs have released draft rules.
- Target for all states and UTs to notify rules: 31 October 2026 (expected, not a legal deadline).
- Labour is a concurrent subject, so the state government is the 'appropriate government' for most establishments.
- Industry has flagged open questions: whether the two-working-day payment on exit covers full F&F, and guidance for gig/platform worker registration.
What employers should do
- Track whether your states' rules are final or still draft.
- Map registers, returns and displays to the state rules once notified.
- Review exit/F&F payment timelines in your separation process.
Sources
General information, not legal advice. Statutory Solution is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.
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