New Labour Codes in India: 10 Major Changes Every Employer & HR Professional Should Know

India’s four Labour Codes have come into force from 21 November 2025, rationalising 29 existing Central labour laws into four Codes: the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. But what has actually changed? In this podcast, we discuss the practical impact of the new Labour Codes on: • Salary and the definition of wages • Minimum wages • PF, ESIC and social security • Gig and platform workers • Appointment letters • Contract and migrant workers • Women working night shifts • Annual health check-ups • Retrenchment and reskilling • Employer compliance and documentation The Ministry of Labour & Employment has highlighted changes including universal minimum wage provisions, broader social-security coverage, appointment letters and expanded protections for different categories of workers. The bigger question: What do these changes mean for organisations that need to manage labour compliance across multiple locations and workforces? Watch the full conversation to understand the changes beyond the headlines. Hashtags #NewLabourCodes #LabourCodes #LabourLawIndia #HRCompliance #LabourCompliance #PayrollCompliance #EmploymentLaw #HRIndia #StatutoryCompliance #WorkforceCompliance #ComplianceManagement #IndiaLabourLaw