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.
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.
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of India's notification of the four Labour Codes as a landmark and progressive reform that replaces fragmented, outdated colonial-era labour laws with a unified, contemporary, transparent and worker-centric framew
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.
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.
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
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 21: Yuze Digital, a global AI fintech platform built to support freelancers and independent businesses, has announced the start of its pilot launch in India with the Yuze Freelancer App. The app offers a simple and secure way for self-employed professio
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 set to be implemented from today.
Congress workers in Bihar staged a protest in Patna on Friday, expressing anger against State Congress chief Rajesh Ram and the party's Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru following the Mahagathbandhan's poor performance in the state elections.
Rajasthan Youth Congress workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur against alleged "vote chori," farmer issues, and unemployment.