Labour Bills

Centre to push states to introduce labour codes 'as soon as possible'

When asked about the timeframe on introducing the Codes, sources said this would be done "as soon as possible". "We are talking to all states," the official cited above said

Codes give more power to states to be flexible on labour laws

The move, after President's nod, will help industry push for exemption at a micro-level, and flexibility in retrenchment, working hours, safety standards and collective bargaining

After farmers, govt now targeting workers: Rahul Gandhi on labour bills

"After farmers, workers have been targeted, Exploitation of the poor, nurturing of ''friends'', This is Modi ji's rule," Rahul Gandhi said in a three-line verse in Hindi

Govt introduces three labour bills in Lok Sabha amid opposition protests

29 laws merged into four codes, one of which has already been passed; Gangwar says govt engaged in wider talks on three new bills with various stakeholders, generating over 6,000 comments online

Govt withdraws 3 labour Bills, reintroduces with fresh provisions

The Centre on Saturday withdrew three Bills moved by the Labour Ministry in the Lok Sabha and reintroduced them with fresh labour code provisions as part of the labour reforms initiative

India Inc woos labourers with healthcare, hostels to get them back at work

Companies to offer better hostel, health, insurance facilities for migrant workers

Labour code to bring distinct liberalisation: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

In her Budget speech, Sitharaman had said the govt planned to concise labour laws into four broad codes on wages, social security, industrial safety and welfare, and industrial relations