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Labour Codes in India: Implementation Status in 2026
2026-04-28 · 7 min
The four new Labour Codes consolidate 29 central laws. Implementation has been gradual and state-driven. Here is the latest status and a transition checklist for employers.
The four Codes at a glance
Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code.
Why notification is staggered
Each state must notify rules under the Codes. Disparate state timelines and concurrent litigation have slowed implementation.
How to prepare
Map your existing compliance to new Code definitions of 'wages', revise salary structures and update HR policies for gig and platform workers.
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