Can Your Employer Fire You Without Hearing You? What Indian Law Says About Termination Rights
In most cases, no. The law requires fairness, especially when a decision affects your livelihood. Here’s how it works.
Industrial Relations Code 2020
Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026: How India’s New Industrial Relations Regime Is Changing
Labour Ministry has notified the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 to streamline labour compliance and strengthen India’s industrial relations framework.
Inclusive by Design: Building an Inclusive Workforce Through Labour Codes
This article aims to examine how India’s four Labour Codes embed inclusiveness by expanding coverage, strengthening protections, and recognising the diversity of the modern workforce, while analysing their role in reshaping labour regulations for a changing world of work.
Draft Maharashtra Industrial Relations Rules, 2026: Key Highlights, Aims & Major Changes
These Draft Rules intend to modernize, rationalize, and standardize procedures governing employer—employee relations across industries in the State of Maharashtra.
Explained | Why Kerala HC Upheld the 2026 Industrial Relations Code Amendment Allowing Existing Labour Tribunals to Continue
The Court clarified that Section 104(1-A), IR Code starts with a non-obstante clause, thereby enabling it to operate even if there is any contrary or inconsistent provision contained in the same statute.
Kerala HC upholds Centre’s notification on continuation of existing Labour Courts and Tribunals until new Code Tribunals are constituted
“Permitting existing adjudicatory mechanisms and statutory authorities to continue till new mechanisms are put in place cannot be said to be sidestepping the provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 or removing obstacles to get over statutory restrictions.”
Repealing Provisions Revised Under the Industrial Relations Code
Govt has notified the Industrial Relations Code Amendment 2026 revising the repeal provisions and ensuring continuity of existing labour tribunals.
Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026: Key Provisions under Wages, Industrial Relations and Social Security
Punjab Govt notified the Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026, outlining key provisions, procedural safeguards, and compliance implications for employers and workers.
Key FAQs on Social Security Code 2020: Clarifications for Modern Workforce Needs
Labour Ministry issues FAQs on Social Security Code to clarify gratuity rules, maternity benefits, gig worker coverage, and compliance for India’s modern workforce.
All you need to know about the Draft Rules under India’s Four Labour Codes
Labour Ministry has released draft rules for four labour codes: Wages, Social Security, Occupational Safety & Health, and Industrial Relations, outlining key changes for employers and workers.
FAQs on the Labour Codes: Everything Employers and Employees Need to Know!
Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.
A Complete Guide to Four Labour Codes: Key Reforms, Compliance Checklists & Impact on India’s Workforce
This article aims to provide a lucid overview of India’s Four Labour Codes, with insights into Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, highlighting reforms, compliance, and impacts.
Enforcement dates of Labour Codes: Social Security, Wages, OSHWC & Industrial Relations – Key Notifications
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified multiple enforcement dates for 4 Labour Codes. Key provisions were brought into effect in phases during 2021, 2023, and 2025, along with the repeal of several earlier labour laws.
A Historic Leap in Labour Reform: India Implements Four Labour Codes from 21 Nov 2025
Labour Ministry announces the implementation of Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security Code & Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions from 21 Nov 2025.
Decoding the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
by Aditya Gaggar*