This mind map illustrates the four central Labour Codes, the old laws they subsume, their key provisions, and the overarching goals of this legislative reform, crucial for understanding India's modern labour framework.
This mind map illustrates the four central Labour Codes, the old laws they subsume, their key provisions, and the overarching goals of this legislative reform, crucial for understanding India's modern labour framework.
Consolidates 4 laws
Universal Minimum Wage
Consolidates 3 laws
Layoff/Retrenchment Threshold: 300 workers
Re-skilling Fund
Consolidates 9 laws
Universal Social Security
Covers Gig & Platform Workers, Contract Employees
Consolidates 13 laws
Allows Women's Night Shifts (with safety)
Ease of Doing Business
Formalization of Economy
Worker Welfare & Social Security
Consolidates 4 laws
Universal Minimum Wage
Consolidates 3 laws
Layoff/Retrenchment Threshold: 300 workers
Re-skilling Fund
Consolidates 9 laws
Universal Social Security
Covers Gig & Platform Workers, Contract Employees
Consolidates 13 laws
Allows Women's Night Shifts (with safety)
Ease of Doing Business
Formalization of Economy
Worker Welfare & Social Security
The Code on Wages, 2019: Consolidates 4 laws, unifying provisions related to minimum wage, payment of wages, bonus, and equal remuneration. It introduces a universal minimum wage for all workers.
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020: Replaces 3 laws, dealing with trade unions, industrial disputes, and conditions of employment. It raises the threshold for requiring government permission for layoff/retrenchment to 300 workers (from 100) and introduces a re-skilling fund.
The Code on Social Security, 2020: Replaces 9 laws, aiming to universalize social security benefits (PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefit) to all workers, including gig and platform workers and contract employees.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020: Replaces 13 laws, consolidating provisions on safety, health, and working conditions for workers in various establishments. It explicitly allows women's night shifts with adequate safety provisions.
Ease of Doing Business: Simplifies compliance by reducing the number of registers and returns, aiming to attract investment.
Formalization of Economy: Seeks to bring more workers into the formal sector by extending social security benefits to a wider segment.
Worker Welfare: Aims to provide a comprehensive social security net and ensure better working conditions and wages.
Flexibility for Employers: Provides more flexibility in hiring and firing, balanced with provisions for worker protection and re-skilling.
This mind map illustrates the four central Labour Codes, the old laws they subsume, their key provisions, and the overarching goals of this legislative reform, crucial for understanding India's modern labour framework.
New Labour Codes (2019-2020)
The Code on Wages, 2019: Consolidates 4 laws, unifying provisions related to minimum wage, payment of wages, bonus, and equal remuneration. It introduces a universal minimum wage for all workers.
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020: Replaces 3 laws, dealing with trade unions, industrial disputes, and conditions of employment. It raises the threshold for requiring government permission for layoff/retrenchment to 300 workers (from 100) and introduces a re-skilling fund.
The Code on Social Security, 2020: Replaces 9 laws, aiming to universalize social security benefits (PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefit) to all workers, including gig and platform workers and contract employees.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020: Replaces 13 laws, consolidating provisions on safety, health, and working conditions for workers in various establishments. It explicitly allows women's night shifts with adequate safety provisions.
Ease of Doing Business: Simplifies compliance by reducing the number of registers and returns, aiming to attract investment.
Formalization of Economy: Seeks to bring more workers into the formal sector by extending social security benefits to a wider segment.
Worker Welfare: Aims to provide a comprehensive social security net and ensure better working conditions and wages.
Flexibility for Employers: Provides more flexibility in hiring and firing, balanced with provisions for worker protection and re-skilling.
This mind map illustrates the four central Labour Codes, the old laws they subsume, their key provisions, and the overarching goals of this legislative reform, crucial for understanding India's modern labour framework.
New Labour Codes (2019-2020)
