International Workers Day 2022: Know About Four Labour Codes Of India

Tap to Read ➤ Labour Day, or May Day is observed every year on May 1 to recognise the rights and contributions of the working class across the world. In India, May Day is observed as 'Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas'. Explore 4 Indian Labour Codes here

The laws relating to labour and employment in India are also known as Industrial law. There are several constitutional provisions with regard to the labour laws to uphold the dignity of labour and safeguard their interest.

Constitutional Law The Indian Constitution in Articles 16, 19, 23 & 24 under Chapter 3 and Articles 39, 41, 42, 43, 43A & 54 under Chapter IV in sync with the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy protect the labour interest.

Labour in India Labour falls in the concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution implying that both the Union and the State governments can legislate and administer on matters relating to labour.

Labour Codes Let us explore the Four Labour Codes of India this May Day that have a bearing on the workers’ rights and livelihood.

4 Indian Labour Codes Government of India has codified 29 Labour Laws into 4 Labour Codes the benefits of which will be available to workers of both organized and unorganized sector. Let us explore these Four Labour Codes of India.

Wage Code 2019 Central government has merged 4 laws in the Wage Code ensuring minimum wages to 50 crore workers in organized and unorganized sectors, timely payment of wages, equal remuneration to male and female workers and increased wage ceiling from Rs. 18000 to Rs. 24000

Social Security Code 2020 Union government has amalgamated 9 laws in the Social Security Code ensuring right of workers for insurance, pension, gratuity, maternity benefit - minimum 26 months paid leave, etc. through a comprehensive legal framework.

Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 Union government has combined 13 laws in the OSH Code ensuring the security of interests of workers engaged in factories, mines, plantations, motor transport sector, bidi and cigar workers, contract and migrant workers.

Industrial Relations Code 2020 Central government has combined 3 laws in the Industrial Relations Code that safeguards the interests of Trade Unions & workers. Essential steps have been taken for industrial units and workers to prevent disputes and conflicts in future.

These are the Four major Labour Codes formulated by Govt. of India for the benefit of all working sections of the society.

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