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ActArchiveMonday, 28 September 2020

Labour Codes, 2020 - Four Labour Code Acts

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedMonday, 28 September 2020
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
Key Numbers
4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESICMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
WorkersTrade UnionsEmployersBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
3 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeThursday, 9 July 2026via historical
policy
legislation
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Labour & Employment, Social Protection, Trade & Commerce
Governance & Reform, Labour & Employment, Social Protection
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Labour & Employment47 tracked→Social Protection245 tracked→Governance & Reform180 tracked→
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