India’s new Labour Codes represent a landmark transformation in the country's employment law landscape. The government aims to simplify compliance, improve transparency, and promote a more business friendly regulatory environment with the consolidation of 29 complex and overlapping labour laws into four streamlined codes: the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Social Security Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. While these reforms bring much needed clarity and standardisation, they also usher in a new set of challenges for employers. Companies are now required to undertake substantial changes in key areas, including compensation structures, employee benefits, workplace safety policies, industrial relations mechanisms, and contract labour management.
At Trilegal, we work closely with organisations to decode the complexities of the new legal framework and offer end-to-end support in interpreting, implementing, and operationalising the Labour Codes. Our team of experienced employment law practitioners helps businesses navigate the nuances of the new legislation; whether it involves re-drafting employment contracts, revisiting wage structures, aligning HR policies, or managing trade union negotiations. We aim to equip clients with clear, actionable guidance that supports both legal compliance and strategic workforce planning. We take a practical and risk-aware approach, helping organisations stay compliant, reduce litigation risk, and align employee relations with long-term business goals.
