Implementation Status of Labour Codes in India – PIB Update (24 July 2025)

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Implementation Status of Labour Codes in India – PIB Update (24 July 2025)

📌 Constitutional Framework:

  • Labour is in the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution.

  • Both Central and State Governments have been empowered to frame rules under the Labour Codes.


⚖️ Status of Draft Rule Publication:

CodeCentral GovernmentStates/UTs
All 4 Labour CodesDraft rules pre-published32 States/UTs have pre-published draft rules
ExceptionsWest Bengal & Lakshadweep – no draft rules publishedDelhi – Only under Code on Wages, 2019
Tamil Nadu – All except Social Security Code, 2020

🛡️ Key Focus of the Labour Codes:

The Labour Codes aim to streamline, consolidate and strengthen various labour laws. The central vision is to:

  1. Ensure statutory minimum wages across all sectors.

  2. Guarantee timely payment of wages.

  3. Expand social security coverage to a broader range of workers.

  4. Enhance occupational safety, health, and working conditions.

🧾 Highlights from the Code on Social Security, 2020:

✅ Universal Coverage:

  • Applies to all workers, including:

    • Unorganised sector workers

    • Gig workers (e.g., Swiggy, Uber drivers)

    • Platform workers (e.g., app-based service providers)

    • Their family members are also eligible for certain benefits.

✅ Key Provisions:

  • Definitions introduced for gig and platform workers to design specific welfare schemes.

  • Social Security Fund to be set up for:

    • Gig & platform workers

    • Unorganised sector workers

  • Government can formulate schemes using this fund, extending benefits like insurance, pension, maternity, etc.

🛑 Current Position on Amendments:

  • No proposal at present to amend any of the four Labour Codes.

🧮 Compliance Insight & Audit Tip:

  • Enterprises (especially those employing gig/platform/unorganised workers) should:

    • Map their workforce to understand applicability.

    • Track state-wise rule finalisation for compliance.

    • Start aligning payroll and HR policies with the draft Central Rules to stay audit-ready.

🗺️ State Compliance Tracker (Quick View):

State/UTStatus
DelhiDraft rules under Code on Wages only
Tamil NaduDraft rules under all except Social Security Code
West BengalNo draft rules published
LakshadweepNo draft rules published
Others (32)At least one or more draft rules published

📢 Official Statement:

This update was provided by Smt. Shobha Karandlaje, Hon’ble Minister of State for Labour and Employment, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on 24 July 2025.


 

 

 

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