India has implemented four new labor codes effective November 21, 2025, consolidating 29 existing laws to reform wages, social security, industrial relations, and workplace safety. Key changes include extended social security for all workers, including gig and platform workers, new provisions for timely wage payments, and improved rights for women, such as working night shifts and receiving equal pay.
What are the new labor laws in 2025?
India has merged 29 separate labour laws into four simplified labour codes – one of the biggest labour reforms in its history. This explanation It explains what actually changes: wages, social security, safety rules, union rights, layoff rules, benefits for gig workers, and how workplaces will be regulated.
What are workers’ rights?
Labor rights or workers’ rights are both legal rights and human rights related to the labor relationship between workers and employers. These rights are enshrined in national and international labor and employment law. are codified. In general, these rights affect working conditions in employment relationships.
Important benefits for workers
- Minimum Wage for All Workers Now guarantees minimum payment to workers regardless of industry, sector, or type of company.
- Timely salary + Clear salary scale Wele mortgage of timely payment of salary; Increase in the term “salary”, which will allow proper calculation of basic salary/allowances and not depend on allowances/additional costs.
- Gratuity now after less service Many contract/fixed-term workers, who were previously eligible for gratuity after 5 years of service, can now get it only after 1 year.
- Social Security + Health and Welfare for All Extension of PF/ESI, welfare schemes, health facilities to all regular employees, unorganized, contract, migrant, gig and platform workers.
- Workers’ rights and a safe work environment things like working hours, worker safety rules, appointment letters, worker identification, legal recognition, etc. are now in place.
- Fixed benefits for contract/fixed-term workers too Just like permanent workers, fixed-term employees and contract workers need to get salaries, benefits on salaries, and social security.
A system of justice only survives when it is equal for all.”Body, mind, and society all three must be safe.”Only spiritual knowledge can bring true equality in society.” So that spiritual knowledge belongs only to the world-renowned Guru, the visionary Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj.
FAQs
What is the new labor law?
Ans: Universal minimum wage has been implemented for all employees in the organized and unorganized sectors.
What is a worker?
Ans: A worker is a person who performs physical or mental work or provides services to an employer or organization in exchange for remuneration.
What is a labor union?
Ans: An organization of workers, formed to protect and promote their rights and interests.
