Prominent international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed the Government of India's announcement on November 21, 2025, to bring the four Labour Codes into effect.
CPI(M) in a statement said that the Labour Codes dismantle 29 hard-won labour laws that have, till now, protected the workers to some extent. Despite many limitations, to an extent, the wages, working hours, social security, industrial safety, inspection-compliance mechanisms, and collect
The Confederation of Central Trade Unions (CONCENT) welcomes the Government of India's notification of the four Labour Codes as a landmark and progressive reform that replaces fragmented, outdated colonial-era labour laws with a unified, contemporary, transparent and worker-centric framew
Speaking to the media in Thoothukudi, Karunanidhi criticised the Central Government for bringing into effect four new labour laws, claiming they undermine worker rights and strengthen employer control.
The Code on Social Security, 2020, which is among the four Labour Codes made effective from November 21, 2025, is enacted to consolidate and simplify the existing complex web of labour laws.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (OSH), 2020, which is among the four Labour Codes made effective from November 21, 2025, is enacted to consolidate and simplify the existing complex web of labour laws.
Industry leaders have welcomed the Government's decision to enforce the four Labour Codes into effect from 21 November 2025, calling it a major step toward simplifying and modernising India's labour laws. According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment release, these Codes replace 29 older
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended his greetings to workers across the country on the nationwide implementation of the new Labour Codes, calling it a historic reform that strengthens the rights and welfare of India's workforce, as per an official release.
Speaking to ANI, Arya expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Labour Minister, stating that the new codes would eliminate the complexities of outdated labour laws, benefiting both employers and employees.
Speaking to ANI, Raza said, "Prime Minister Modi is bringing laws and reforms for the benefit of the people and the country. We are advancing women's empowerment, bringing them to the forefront. All the reforms are aimed at strengthening society overall."
In a historic decision, four labour codes which subsume several labour-related laws, came into force from Friday, as part of efforts towards a future-ready workforce for Aatmanirbhar Bharat by modernising regulations, enhancing workers' welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evol
India's new Labour Codes, aimed at replacing 29 existing labour laws, are expected to significantly improve worker welfare while extending formal protections to gig and platform workers for the first time. The four Codes introduce uniform wage rules, stronger safety standards and simplifi