India’s new labour codes are finally in force, replacing a patchwork of older laws with one clearer set of rules. These changes affect everyday basics like wages, leave, working hours and workplace security.

Whether someone works full-time, on a contract, or in sector-specific roles like media, plantations or factories, the new framework affects nearly everyone.

Here are the key updates workers should be aware of, along with several other important changes that haven’t received enough attention.

GRATUITY AFTER A YEAR FOR FIXED-TERM EMPLOYEES

A uniform definition of wages now applies across all labour laws, reshaping how benefits are calculated. One of the biggest shifts is gratuity.

Fixed-term employees—workers hired on time-bound contracts commonly seen in IT, manufacturing, media, l

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