Effective 21 November 2025 — Section Finder + Comparison Table
Labour Codes — Old Acts to New Codes Reference
Central labour laws consolidated into 4 Labour Codes — Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security and OSH Code. Select a code and find provisions, plus a code-wise comparison table.
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Examples: IRC-57 SSC-109 COW-9 OSH-25 MWA-1948-3
Repealed
29 Central Labour Laws
Payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Factories Act 1948, Trade Unions Act 1926, ESI Act 1948, EPF Act 1952, Maternity Benefit Act 1961, Gratuity Act 1972 + 21 more
Replaced by
4 Labour Codes (2019–2020)
Code on Wages · Industrial Relations Code · Code on Social Security · OSH Code · Effective 21 November 2025
Key Change
Universal wage definition
Basic + DA must be ≥50% of CTC. Gig/platform workers get social security for first time.
| Labour Code | Old Acts Repealed | Key New Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| Code on Wages, 2019 | Payment of Wages Act 1936 Minimum Wages Act 1948 Payment of Bonus Act 1965 Equal Remuneration Act 1976 | • Universal minimum wage for ALL workers (not just scheduled jobs) • National Floor Wage — states cannot go below • Basic + DA must be ≥50% of CTC • Uniform definition of "wages" across all laws New |
| Industrial Relations Code, 2020 | Trade Unions Act 1926 Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 Industrial Disputes Act 1947 | • Fixed-Term Employment (FTE) with full benefit parity • Gratuity after 1 year for FTE (was 5 years) • Retrenchment threshold raised: 100 → 300 workers • Two-member Industrial Tribunals for faster resolution • Re-skilling Fund for retrenched workers Enhanced |
| Code on Social Security, 2020 | EPF Act 1952 ESI Act 1948 Maternity Benefit Act 1961 Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 Employee's Compensation Act 1923 + 4 more Acts | • Gig workers & platform workers get social security — FIRST TIME • ESIC coverage pan-India (removed notified area limit) • Commuting accidents now employment injuries • Higher PF/gratuity due to 50% wage rule • Digital-first compliance systems New |
| OSH Code, 2020 (Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions) | Factories Act 1948 Contract Labour Act 1970 Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act 1979 Building & Construction Workers Act 1996 + 9 more Acts | • 4-day workweek option (12-hr shifts, 48-hr weekly cap) • Women can work night shifts in all sectors • Factory threshold raised: 10→20 workers (with power) • Contract labour threshold: 20→50 workers • Mandatory safety committees (500+ workers) • Single registration, single licence, single return Simplified |
📌 3 Most Important Changes — Labour Codes
Universal Wage Definition — 50% Rule
Basic + Dearness Allowance must be at least 50% of total CTC. If allowances exceed 50%, the excess is added back to wage base for PF, gratuity, ESI calculations. This significantly increases employer contributions.
Effective: 21 November 2025
Gig & Platform Workers — Social Security
For the first time in India, gig workers (Swiggy, Ola, Zomato etc.) and platform workers are entitled to social security benefits including life/disability insurance, health coverage and maternity benefits under Code on Social Security 2020.
Effective: 21 November 2025
Fixed-Term Employment — Gratuity after 1 Year
Under old Gratuity Act, gratuity required 5 continuous years. Under Industrial Relations Code 2020, fixed-term employees are entitled to pro-rata gratuity after just 1 year of service.
Effective: 21 November 2025
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