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Rules based on India’s new labour welfare codes are yet to be finalised and implemented, the rural jobs programme remains underfunded despite high demand, and heading into 2022, India is yet to frame a comprehensive National Employment Policy

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. The Centre has already finalised the rules under these codes and now states are required to frame regulations

Since labour is a concurrent subject, the Centre wants the states to implement these as well in one go.

India's new labour codes: 4-day work-week, change in salary; likely from FY 2022-23

The four labour codes on wages are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws.

The government’s top-down, ad-hoc monolithic command style has spelt constant trouble for all stakeholders.

Pending notification on the effective date of the labor codes, it remains to be seen whether the lacunae in rights between worker and employee classes of employed individuals are bridged using legislative tools or are treated as purposeful legislative discretions.

Left and Congress-backed labour unions are planning to hold a Bharat Bandh for two days during the budget session of Parliament in February next year

Many changes have been implemented starting from employee holidays to salaries and working hours have been enacted as a result of this bill. 

What is the new wage code? Here's how it will affect your salary, PF, pension, gratuity - Many changes have been made under this bill regarding holidays, salary and working hours of the employees.