India’s Labour Law Reboot

India's biggest overhaul of labour laws has officially taken shape, reshaping how millions of workers and thousands of businesses will operate. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury, ET’s national editor, economics, Deepshikha Sikarwar and Yogima Seth Sharma talk to labour secretary Vandana Gurnani, Poorvi Chothani, founder and MD of LawQuest and Anjali Sardana, founder of Pronto about what the shift from 29 separate laws to four unified labour codes really means from a stricter, clearer wage definition to the long-awaited recognition of gig and platform workers. We explore how the new 50% basic pay rule could alter take-home salaries, why fixed-term employees now stand on par with permanent staff, and how the raised retrenchment threshold aims to balance flexibility with worker safeguards.The conversation also examines the realities of state-level implementation, potential compliance challenges for companies with distributed teams, and the government’s push toward faceless, tech-enabled filings. Whether you’re an employer preparing for transition or a worker trying to understand your rights, this episode offers a sharp, practical guide to India’s new labour landscape.

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