India’s labour laws evolved incrementally since independence, with statutory provisions scattered across multiple enactments dating back to the pre-independence period. The collective of numerous sector-specific legislation created a complex regulatory maze. The Second National Commission on Labour, 2002 recommended consolidation of these laws into functional groupings to simplify compliance, enhance clarity, and align Indian labour law with contemporary global practice[i]. … Read More

With a view to simplify and streamline labour laws, the Government of India has, in November of last year, implemented four (4) new labour codes in place of the older twenty-nine (29) statutes. The new labour codes boost employment and workforce welfare, aiming to make strong industries, and facilitating ease of doing business in the country. We review the key … Read More

India’s labour laws evolved incrementally since independence, with statutory provisions scattered across multiple enactments dating back to the pre-independence period. The collective of numerous sector-specific legislation created a complex regulatory maze. The Second National Commission on Labour, 2002 recommended consolidation of these laws into functional groupings to simplify compliance, enhance clarity, and align Indian labour law with contemporary global practice[i]. … Read More

India’s labour laws evolved incrementally since independence, with statutory provisions scattered across multiple enactments dating back to the pre-independence period. The collective of numerous sector-specific legislation created a complex regulatory maze. The Second National Commission on Labour, 2002 recommended consolidation of these laws into functional groupings to simplify compliance, enhance clarity, and align Indian labour law with contemporary global practice[i]. … Read More