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Labour Compliance 2025: Essential Updates for Businesses

 Labour Law Amendments Employers Must Know in 2025


2025 brings key labour law updates that every employer must know to stay compliant and protect employees. Here’s a quick snapshot:

Four Labour Codes

  • Wages Code: Minimum wages & timely payment

  • Industrial Relations Code: Simplified dispute resolution

  • OSHW Code: Standardized workplace safety

  • Social Security Code: Benefits for all, including gig workers

Gig & Platform Workers

  • Now legally recognized with PF, ESI, and insurance

  • Employers in delivery, tech, and gig sectors must register and contribute

Flexible Work Arrangements

  • Remote, hybrid, and flexible schedules legally recognized

  • Contracts must reflect hours, leave, and compliance

Women & Workplace Safety

  • Night shifts allowed with safety measures and consent

  • Ensures gender equality and legal compliance

Employment Incentives

  • Government offers subsidies for creating new jobs

  • Encourages job growth and compliance

Key Takeaway

2025 updates are a chance to stay compliant, protect employees, and foster a productive workplace.
💡 Compliance is not just law—it’s care for your team!

Advocate Raj Kumar Bhandari & Associates
Business Management Consultant
Labour Law & Industrial Disputes Specialist

📍 Office Address: 4059, Phase-2, Urban Estate, Dugri, Ludhiana
✉️Email: pb@labourlawlawyers.com📞 9814114883, 9855025790

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