19 Dec 2025
Hiring of contract labour is prevalent in India, whether in the manufacturing or non-manufacturing space. With the enforcement of the new Labour Codes, there is a fundamental shift in contract labour laws in India. Our Partner, Atul Gupta, discusses two key changes in this context.
First, he examines how the new Labour Codes explicitly prohibit the hiring of contract labour in core activities of an organisation. He explains how this contrasts with the Contract Labour Act, which required State governments to issue notifications to define what is prohibited.
The second issue Atul talks about is the change to the definition of contract labour. He explains how the new definition excludes employees on the permanent payroll of the vendor and highlights the impact this will have on hiring contract labour going forward.
He concludes by highlighting the immediate need for contract labour compliance assessment for organisations to ensure that they are not in violation of the Labour Codes.
Guarantees under FEMA: Structured compliance and enforcement
27 Mar 2026
Easing of FDI restrictions on investments from land border-sharing countries
25 Mar 2026
Disputes in the Indian funds industry: Structural drivers and resolution pathways
24 Mar 2026If you would like to receive content directly in your inbox from our knowledge repository, please complete this subscription form. This service is reserved for clients and eligible contacts.
Under the rules of the Bar Council of India, Trilegal is prohibited from soliciting work or advertising in any form or manner. By accessing this website, www.trilegal.com, you acknowledge that:
We prioritize your privacy. Before proceeding, we encourage you to read our privacy policy, which outlines the below, and terms of use to understand how we handle your data:
For more information, please read our terms of use and our privacy policy.
