Labour Code Downloads
Download full text PDFs, central and state rules, draft rules, notifications, amendments, and guidance documents for India's 4 new labour codes.
View State-wise Implementation Status TrackerIndia's 4 New Labour Codes
- Code on Wages 2019 - Wages, minimum wages, bonus, equal remuneration
- Industrial Relations Code 2020 - Trade unions, disputes, standing orders
- Social Security Code 2020 - EPF, ESIC, gratuity, maternity benefits
- OSH Code 2020 - Occupational safety, health, working conditions
Code on Wages
The Code on Wages 2019 consolidates the Payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Bonus Act 1965, and Equal Remuneration Act 1976.
3 documents available
Central Rules3 documents
Rules, draft rules and notifications issued by the Central Government.
Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2025.
The-code-on-wages-2019.
Wage Code (Central) Rules, 2026
Wage Code (Central) Rules, 2026 Notified
Industrial Relations Code
The Industrial Relations Code 2020 consolidates the Trade Unions Act 1926, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946, and Industrial Disputes Act 1947.
3 documents available
Central Rules3 documents
Rules, draft rules and notifications issued by the Central Government.
Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2025.
Industrial Relation Code
Industrial Relations Code (Central) Rules, 2026
Industrial Relations Code (Central) Rules, 2026 Notified
Social Security Code
The Social Security Code 2020 consolidates 9 laws including EPF Act, ESIC Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Maternity Benefit Act, and others.
3 documents available
Central Rules3 documents
Rules, draft rules and notifications issued by the Central Government.
Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2025.
Social Security Code
The Social Security Code 2020 consolidates 9 laws, including the EPF Act, the ESIC Act, the Payment of Gratuity Act, the Maternity Benefit Act, and others.
CoSS (Central) Rules, 2026
CoSS (Central) Rules, 2026 Notified
OSH Code
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 consolidates 13 laws related to factory safety, working conditions, and welfare.
3 documents available
Central Rules3 documents
Rules, draft rules and notifications issued by the Central Government.
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2025.
OSH Code
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 consolidates 13 laws related to factory safety, working conditions, and welfare.
OSH&WC (Central) Rules, 2026
OSH&WC (Central) Rules, 2026, Notified
General Documents
Other labour law documents, circulars, and reference materials.
1 document available
Compliance Handbook for Employers Under the Four Labour Codes released by Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a Compliance Handbook to guide employers on implementing the Four Labour Codes effective from 21-11-2025. It covers practical obligations under the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and Code on Social Security. Key focus areas include wage definition (50% rule), unified registration & returns, gratuity for fixed-term employees, digital compliance, and stricter penalties. Employers should review salary structures, policies and statutory processes to ensure full compliance under the new regime.