Industry bodies and consulting firms welcome implementation of four labour codes in the country

New Delhi, Nov 22, 2025 : Industry bodies and consulting firms have welcomed the implementation of four labour codes in the country, calling the move a landmark that will boost formal job creation, expand the social security net and streamline compliance. The Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 came into effect yesterday, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the existing, decades-old labour laws in the country. The four labour codes mark a major reform by modernizing labour laws, ensuring decent working conditions, fair wages, and long-term protection for workers across all sectors.

Industry leaders across technology, staffing, consulting and legal sectors have hailed the reform push, calling it timely, worker-centric and essential for a modern economy.

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has lauded the landmark move. BMS National Secretary Girish Arya said, the decision is the biggest reform made in favour of workers since Independence. He added that it will empower labourers and make compliance easier.