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Expects states, UTs to notify labour Code rules by October 31: Centre

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  • Centre expects states and Union Territories to notify labour Code rules by October 31
  • Ten states have published rules; remaining states and UTs have issued consultation drafts
  • Labour-code implementation may affect staffing costs for Indian employers, including manufacturers and retailers

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India's labour code implementation

Ten states have published rules for the new labour codes, while other states and Union Territories have issued drafts for consultation. State-level rule-making, coordination, digital capabilities and worker awareness remain challenges in the transition.

Friday, 25 September

  1. Labour codes at 10 months: What has changed for employees and employers?
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Thursday, 24 September

  1. Ten months on, implementation challenges still exist in the labour codes transition, says GT Bharat
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