New labour laws aim to simplify country’s regulatory framework

Mumbai, Dec 02

As we all know that India’s new labour laws aim to simplify the country’s regulatory framework by merging 29 existing legislations. The reforms are designed to streamline compliance, bring greater uniformity across states, strengthen worker protection, and expand social security coverage, including for gig and platform workers.

Talking to Bizz Buzz, Puneet Gupta, Managing Director, Protiviti Member Firm for India says, “The implementation of India’s consolidated Labour Codes marks a significant modernisation of the country’s labour framework. By unifying 29 disparate laws into four integrated codes, the government has created stronger regulatory clarity and a foundation that is far easier for organisations to navigate”.

This streamlined structure reduces compliance friction, brings greater consistency across states, and enables companies to plan workforce strategies with improved predictability and control. Equally important is the expansion of social security, including formal recognition of gig and platform workers. This reflects a progressive shift towards a more inclusive labour economy that supports worker protection while enabling businesses to build a more stable and resilient talent ecosystem, he said.

This new transition will require thoughtful execution. To comply with the new regulations, organisations must review their policies, employment contracts, cost structures, and governance procedures

Vineet Rustagi, Managing Director, Protiviti Member Firm for India says, “At Protiviti, we see this as a chance for businesses to improve risk management, update HR and compliance systems, and take a more proactive approach to workforce management”.

These reforms have the potential to improve India’s long-term competitiveness, strengthen employee trust, and hasten formalisation if they are executed successfully.