The recently implemented four new labour codes—the Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations, 2020, Social Security, 2020, ...

The rollout of the four labour codes by the union government on Friday is one of the biggest factor market reforms in independent India. The new labour codes will simplify existing labour laws. Many ...

The new labour rules bring in a single, clear meaning of "wages." This will now include basic salary, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance. Under the new system, at least half of a person's ...

For employers, the move increases their own statutory burden. A higher basic pay means a higher employer contribution to PF ...

Congress leader K Muraleedharan condemns four new labour codes as "anti-national," asserting they undermine workers' rights ...

Effective November 21, the four labour codes seek to ease regulations and compliance norms for employers, and ensure ...

Meanwhile, our second editorial underlines the sombre end to COP30 in Belém, where a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, which was ...

Even as the state and corporate honchos push for longer working hours, millions, especially in the unorganised sectors, often ...

Welcoming India’s sweeping labour reforms, KASSIA said the new code modernises workplace regulations, empowers MSMEs with ...

At the same time, contract workers now account for 42% of the workforce in organised manufacturing, more than double the level at the turn of the millennium. This is far higher than even in the US (11 ...

India took a decisive leap on 21 November 2025, one that has been delayed for over seven decades. With the rollout of the ...