On 21 November 2025, India activated all four Labour Codes, merging 29 older laws into simplified frameworks covering wages, social security, safety, and industrial relations.

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* All four Labour Codes implemented nationwide, replacing 29 older laws.

* Guarantees minimum wages, appointment letters, and timely payments for all workers.

* Social security expanded to gig, platform, migrant, MSME and self-employed workers.

* ESIC and PF made portable and accessible across India, including small units.

* Women allowed night shifts in all sectors with mandatory safety measures.

* Single registration, single license, single return reduces compliance burden.

* Free annual health checkups for workers above 40; stronger national safety norms.

* Fixed-term employees receive benefits equal to permanent staff, including gratuity after one year.

* Hazardous, mining, dock, textile, plantation and media workers get improved safety and welfare.

* National reform boosts workforce protection, productivity, and India’s global labour governance image.