Labour codes

Labour Codes compliance built around current notifications and state rules.

The four Labour Codes affect wages, social security, industrial relations and occupational safety.

Corporate compliance / IndiaFour Labour Codes Compliance
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Overview

The four Labour Codes are in force; implementation still requires establishment-specific mapping to current Central and State rules.

The Ministry of Labour & Employment brought the four Labour Codes into force on 21 November 2025. We translate the current framework into employer-specific payroll, social-security, industrial-relations, safety and documentation controls rather than relying on generic checklists.

Official Ministry reference — four Labour Codes in force from 21 November 2025.

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Scope of support

What we can support.

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Current-status and applicability review

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Wage-definition and payroll impact assessment

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Social-security coverage review

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Standing Orders / IR policy review

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Safety, welfare and working-condition gap analysis

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Contract labour and migrant worker mapping

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Registers, returns and display readiness

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Implementation roadmap and management briefing

Delivery model

Move from broad awareness to an establishment-specific implementation plan.

The exact requirement depends on establishment type, state, workforce profile and applicable law. Our work is structured around documented inputs, review, execution and closure.

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Confirm what is currently in force

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Map impact on payroll, HR and operations

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Prioritise policy, system and documentation changes

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Track implementation against notified timelines

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Who it is for

For employers implementing the four Labour Codes and applicable state rules.

Useful for corporate HR, payroll, legal, compliance, manufacturing and multi-state operations.

Corporate enquiry

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New Labour Codes 2026

New Labour Codes in India: employer implementation FAQs

Are the new Labour Codes in force in India?

Yes. The Ministry of Labour & Employment states that the four Labour Codes came into force from 21 November 2025. Employers should still map the applicable central and state rules, notifications and transitional requirements before changing payroll or compliance processes.

Which are the four Labour Codes?

The framework comprises the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

What should employers review first?

Priority areas typically include wage structure and payroll, social-security treatment, gratuity, standing orders and employment conditions, contractor governance, health and safety, registers, returns and state-specific rules. Official MoLE Labour Code FAQs.