"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.
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of India's notification of the four Labour Codes as a landmark and progressive reform that replaces fragmented, outdated colonial-era labour laws with a unified, contemporary, transparent and worker-centric framew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.