India's new labor codes: What just changed?

Business Nov 21, 2025

India just rolled out four new Labor Codes, replacing 29 old laws to make things simpler for employers and fairer for workers.
The big news? More protections and benefits are now available not just for regular employees, but also for gig workers and those on fixed-term contracts.

Why it matters for you

Now, even fixed-term employees and certain contract workers can get gratuity after just one year on the job.
Provident Fund coverage is expanding too—gig and platform workers are included, with job-to-job portability thanks to Aadhaar-linked accounts.
Employers and aggregators are required to contribute toward social security, so a lot more people across industries like IT, manufacturing, and logistics will see real benefits from these updates.