Labour Codes In Force — Central Rules Expected April 2026

India's Labour Codes: Navigate Compliance with Confidence

29 laws. 4 codes. 480 sections. Free tools, state-wise tracker, and expert guidance from India's leading labour & employment practice.

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Our Services

Full-spectrum labour and employment advisory from compliance design to courtroom defence across all 4 Labour Codes.

Employment Contracts

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, fixed-term contracts, and appointment letters aligned with the new Labour Codes.

Wage & Hour Compliance

Advisory on the 50% wage rule, minimum wage obligations, overtime restructuring, and payroll compliance under the Code on Wages.

POSH Compliance

Internal Committee constitution, POSH policy drafting, complaint investigations, awareness training, and annual compliance filings.

Workplace Investigations & Audits

Internal investigations, compliance audits, disciplinary proceedings, and establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms.

Employment Litigation

Representation before labour courts, industrial tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. Defence in unfair labour practice and retrenchment disputes.

Industrial Relations

Trade union negotiations, collective bargaining, standing orders, strike and lockout advisory, and industrial dispute resolution under the IR Code.

Social Security & Benefits

EPF, ESI, gratuity, and maternity benefit compliance. Gig worker social security scheme advisory and employer contribution structuring.

Workplace Safety (OSH)

Occupational safety audits, women night shift compliance, contract labour management, and factory/establishment licensing under the OSH Code.

Immigration & Foreign Employees

Work permit and visa advisory, employment contracts for expatriates, social security treaty compliance, and cross-border employment structuring.

Policies & Training

Workplace policy development, employee handbook drafting, compliance training programmes, and seminars on labour code transition best practices.

🇮🇳 4 Labour Codes

29 Laws Consolidated Into 4 Codes

India's biggest labour law reform in 70 years. The 4 codes restructure every aspect of employment compliance — from wages and benefits to workplace safety and industrial relations.

Aug 2019
Wages Code
Code on Wages enacted — first of the 4 labour codes consolidating 4 wage-related laws
Sep 2020
3 Codes Enacted
IR Code, Social Security Code, and OSH Code enacted — consolidating remaining 25 laws
Nov 2025
Implementation
Labour Codes brought into force. States begin notifying rules and adapting local frameworks
Dec 2025
Draft Rules
Central Government publishes draft rules for public consultation across all 4 codes
Apr 2026
Final Rules
Final Central Rules expected. Full compliance framework operational nationwide

Key Highlights

Representative experience across industries, courts, and compliance domains.

Ongoing Advisory

Fintech Company

Comprehensive labour and employment advisory covering workforce compliance, employment structuring, and regulatory filings for a leading fintech platform operating across multiple Indian states.

Contract Structuring

Multinational Corporation

Designed and drafted fixed-term employment contracts for senior leadership and operational workforce, ensuring compliance with the Industrial Relations Code and state-specific rules.

Litigation

E-Commerce Platform

Represented a leading e-commerce company in employment litigation across the Delhi High Court, Supreme Court of India, and consumer tribunals, handling complex workforce disputes.

Industrial Relations

Trade Unions & Collective Bargaining

Advised on trade union recognition, disciplinary proceedings, collective bargaining agreements, health and safety compliance, provident fund disputes, and statutory benefit structuring.

Retrenchment & Restructuring

Workforce Reduction Advisory

Guided multiple clients through retrenchment processes under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and the new IR Code, including PF settlements, gratuity compliance, and separation agreements.

Why KSK for Labour & Employment?

India's leading employment law practice combining deep regulatory expertise with practical compliance advisory across all 4 Labour Codes.

Pan-India Presence

7 offices covering every major business hub. Multi-state compliance expertise with local knowledge of state-specific labour rules and enforcement patterns.

Multi-State Compliance

Navigate the patchwork of state-wise labour code rules. Unified compliance strategy across all jurisdictions where your workforce operates.

End-to-End Advisory

From compliance design and payroll restructuring to industrial disputes and litigation defence. Full-spectrum labour & employment support.

Jidesh Kumar
Jidesh Kumar
Managing Partner
IPR, Corporate & Commercial, Litigation, Arbitration, Competition Law

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of KSK, based in Bangalore. Advises multinational corporations on regulatory matters, due diligence, and technology transfer, and handles complex, high-stakes litigation and both domestic and international arbitration. Leads the firm's employment law practice in advising on workforce compliance and industrial disputes for some of the largest corporations in India.

Rajesh Sivaswamy
Rajesh Sivaswamy
Senior Partner
M&A, PE & VC, Corporate & Commercial, FDI, Infrastructure

Senior Partner based in Delhi with over two decades of experience in M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions. Advises Fortune 500 corporations and global PE/VC investors on navigating regulatory challenges of international deal-making. Guides clients on labour law structuring in M&A transactions, workforce due diligence, and employment compliance across multi-state operations.

Rohitaashv Sinha
Rohitaashv Sinha
Partner
Labour & Employment

Advises on labour code compliance, employment restructuring, industrial relations, and workforce management across diverse sectors including IT, manufacturing, and financial services.

Aurelia Menezes

Aurelia Menezes

Partner
Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Labour & Employment

Advises on corporate restructuring, banking & finance transactions, and employment law. Represents clients before labour courts and industrial tribunals, with deep expertise across infrastructure, project finance, and regulatory compliance.

Sunayana Basu Mallik

Sunayana Basu Mallik

Partner
Litigation, Arbitration & ADR, Commercial Disputes

Advises on complex commercial disputes, employment litigation, and industrial arbitration. Extensive experience in appellate and original-side litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and commercial mediation.

Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan

Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan

Partner
M&A, IPR, Corporate & Commercial

Advises on mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate transactions. Leads labour due diligence in M&A deals and compliance design for joint ventures and private equity portfolio companies.

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