Labour Codes Passed by Parliament: What is Next for Companies?

Introduction The Parliament pushed through its long-standing reform initiative on Wednesday, with the three Codes- the Code on Social Security, 2020, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 being passed by both houses. Since then, Simpliance has received numerous queries regarding the date when these Codes come into effect, whether the Codes are already law and can be enforced and questions pertaining to the changes that have…

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Labour Law for Beginners: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

This article is part of a series of blog posts by Simpliance that aim to guide both employers and employees with respect to the best practices of labour law compliance. They also act as a guide for individuals unfamiliar with the regulations governing employment in India. This blog on Industrial Disputes is the second post in the series, with the first one being on minimum wages. Introduction Regardless of the level of economic development, policies…

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