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The central government had notified four labour codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, on August 8, 2019, and the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 on September 29, 2020.

The central government had notified four labour codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, on August 8, 2019, and the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 on September 29, 2020.

The New Wage Code directs a company to pay the due salary and full and final settlement of wages within two days of the last working day of the employee. 

If implemented, these labour codes could pave the way for a change in working hours, PF contributions and in-hand salary for employees.

The new wage code is all set to be implemented from July 1, 2022. 

New labour laws will have implications on wages, pension, gratuity, labour welfare, health, safety and working conditions, including that of women.

The central government had notified four labour codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, on August 8, 2019, and the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 on September 29, 2020.

Once implemented, the new wage code will impact working hours, salary restructuring and PF contribution, encashing of Earned Leaves among the prominent ones.

India is one of seven countries that has opposed the classification of chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous chemical even though it is a known carcinogen.

The author argues that the foremost steps which could be taken to ensure ethical production are increasing transparency about clothing origins and taking personal responsibility.