Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya met Prof. Mohammed Azman, President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and CEO of PERKESO, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Workers, farmers, and horticulturists on Wednesday held a protest rally in Shimla against the four Labour Codes, alleging that the new laws undermine workers' rights and benefit corporates.
In a historic decision, the government of India, last Friday, announced that the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 are being made effecti
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders, where he highlighted recent reforms aimed at strengthening ease of doing business and enhancing the welfare of workers.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recently implemented four labour codes, calling them a "game-changer" for the Indian workforce.
The implementation of the government's new labour reforms could significantly boost employment and formalisation in India's labour market over the medium term, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
"The 2025 labour reforms are a watershed moment focused on achieving parity for women at workplace and overhauls India's labour economy for a futuristic workforce," the Ministry of Finance said.
India's newly introduced labour codes are set to bring major changes in areas such as employee benefits, working conditions, hiring models and enforcement mechanisms, highlighted a report by Ernst & Young (EY).
Murleedharan claimed that under the new codes, the labourers can form an organisation only if a minimum of 10 per cent of the members are a part of it. He called this provision incorrect, saying that forming a union is a workers' right.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday hailed the Central Government's rollout of the four new labour codes, saying the reform package will open up fresh employment avenues, strengthen the economy, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi "on behalf of the youth, labour force and t
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that labour reforms have ushered in a new era for the country's workforce, adding that the implementation of the four labour codes is a significant step towards realising the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Outlining five primary demands of India's labour force, Ramesh asked whether the new codes ensure a national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, including for workers under MGNREGA, which he said is crucial for establishing a basic livelihood standard.