India: Health & Safety

India's new Labour Codes have taken effect with comprehensive central rules governing wages, industrial relations, occupational safety, and social security. How will these sweeping reforms reshape employer obligations, worker protections, and compliance frameworks across the country? This update examines the key provisions, state-level developments, and emerging legal challenges that will define India's employment landscape in the months ahead.

This comprehensive newsletter examines recent regulatory developments across labour laws, corporate compliance, safety standards, and environmental regulations in India. From the notification of new provident fund and pension schemes under the Code on Social Security, 2020, to updates on foreign investment regulations and payment system authorizations, the newsletter covers critical changes affecting businesses and organizations. Key highlights include safety alerts for industrial operations, FSSAI advisori

Welcome to the sixth edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VIII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co. This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint.

India's new labour codes have introduced significant procedural and compliance requirements for employers. These FAQs address critical questions about registration obligations, wage definitions, working hours, welfare provisions, and the transition from old labour laws to the new framework, helping employers navigate the complex implementation landscape.

Outsourcing in India has traditionally been structured around commercial considerations such as operational flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, leading businesses across sectors to rely extensively on contract labour rather than direct employment on the principal employer’s payroll.

India's Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 introduces significant procedural changes to wage regulation for central government establishments. The notification shifts from prescriptive statutory formulas to flexible government-determined criteria, mandates electronic compliance mechanisms, and establishes employee-centric processes for wage deductions and fines.

This comprehensive update examines significant regulatory reforms and landmark judicial decisions reshaping India's employment law landscape in early 2026. From Delhi's expanded working hour thresholds and Karnataka's gig worker welfare framework to Supreme Court rulings on maternity benefits and the constitutional definition of 'industry', these developments signal a transformative period for workplace rights, gender equity, and labour relations across public and private sectors.

Welcome to the third edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VIII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co. This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint.

The Indian employment framework underwent an important shift on 21.11.2025. On this day, the central government officially implemented the four long-awaited Labour Codes...