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The New Labour Codes 2026 are already in effect. The four Labour Codes came into force across India on 21 November 2025, replacing and rationalising 29 existing central labour laws. The four codes are the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Together, they bring several labour-related provisions under a more consolidated framework. The changes cover areas such as wages, employment documentation, workplace safety, social security and employee welfare. For example, the framework provides for appointment letters, minimum wages and annual health check-ups. It also expands social- security provisions to include categories such as gig and platform workers. For employers, the New Labour Codes 2026 mean that existing HR and compliance practices may need to be reviewed. Businesses should look at areas such as payroll, employee records, appointment letters, working conditions, social-security obligations and internal HR policies. The codes also include provisions relating to women’s employment, including working at night subject to consent and prescribed safety requirements, along with provisions for migrant and unorganised workers. For HR teams and businesses, understanding the applicable provisions is important for keeping employment processes aligned with the current legal framework. As rules and implementation details continue to develop, organisations should monitor o 9 hours ago Learn more