Understanding India’s New Labour Codes: A Complete Guide

The study of Labour and Industrial Law covers the evolution of industrial relations, trade unions, social security, and workplace safety in India. With the recent consolidation of 29 existing legislations into 4 simplified Labour Codes, the Government of India has ushered in a new era of labour reforms, ease of doing business, and social security protection.

This course provides a comprehensive, step-by-step study of the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Social Security Code (2020), and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code (2020). Students will also gain exposure to international labour standards (ILO conventions), constitutional provisions, and landmark reforms shaping the Indian labour landscape.

Designed for law, management, and humanities students, as well as HR and industry professionals, this course bridges theory and practice by combining policy insights, legal frameworks, and real-world examples.

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the historical evolution of labour laws in India.

• Gain clarity on minimum wages, equal remuneration, bonus, and payment systems.

• Analyze trade union rights, industrial disputes, strikes, and lockouts.

• Learn about social security systems: ESI, EPF, gratuity, maternity benefits, and protections for gig and platform workers.

• Explore occupational safety, health, and welfare provisions including migrant workers’ rights.

• Examine India’s alignment with international labour conventions and standards.

Whether you are preparing for academic excellence, competitive exams, or professional growth in HR and compliance, this course equips you with the complete knowledge toolkit of India’s new labour law framework.

“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”

Some parts of this course have been developed with the assistance of AI-powered tools. Specifically, AI was used to:

Generate and refine written lecture content, assignments, and supporting explanations.

Create visual elements such as illustrations and graphics for course material.

Assist in structuring and simplifying complex legal concepts for better learner understanding.

All AI-assisted content has been carefully reviewed, verified, and supplemented by the instructor to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clarity.

This disclosure is made to maintain full transparency and help learners understand the role of AI in the creation of course materials.