India's new labor codes: What changes for IT workers?

Business Nov 21, 2025

Big update for anyone in tech—India's new labor codes kick in from November 21, 2025.
Now, IT and ITES companies have to pay salaries by the 7th of every month (no more waiting!).
The rules also push for equal pay, encourage more women to work night shifts, and make appointment letters mandatory and require timely resolution of harassment issues.

More rights and benefits for employees

The new laws mean even fixed-term contract workers get the same perks as permanent staff—think Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, and standardized working hours.
As Harpreet Singh Saluja from NITES points out, this is a big step toward fairer workplaces and less burnout in high-pressure tech jobs.
Overall, these updates aim to modernize India's labor scene to match global standards.