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Towards Equal Caregiving: The Case For A Comprehensive Paternity And Parental Leave Framework In India
India’s labour and employment framework has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, particularly in relation to maternity protection and workplace inclusion. The expansion of maternity benefits through the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017[1] represented an important milestone in recognising the challenges faced by working mothers and promoting maternal health.
India Employment
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Legal Update – Labour Codes Move From Framework To Function: Central Rules Notified
India's Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Central Rules under all four labour codes, marking a pivotal shift from legislative reform to operational compliance. What do these new rules mean for employers in sectors like railways, telecom, banking, IT/ITES, and other multi-state operations, and what immediate steps must organizations take to ensure workplace readiness?
India Employment
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DSK Legal
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The Four Labour Codes And Their Rules: A Complete Guide For Karnataka's Manufacturing Sector
On 21 November 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment notified India's four Labour Codes, the Code on Wages, 2019 (Wage Code); the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (IR Code); the Code on Social Security, 2020 (SS Code); and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code), bringing one of the most sweeping overhauls of Indian employment regulation since Independence into force.
India Employment
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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L&E Newsletter - April 2026 Edition
This comprehensive update examines significant regulatory reforms and landmark judicial decisions reshaping India's employment law landscape in early 2026. From Delhi's expanded working hour thresholds and Karnataka's gig worker welfare framework to Supreme Court rulings on maternity benefits and the constitutional definition of 'industry', these developments signal a transformative period for workplace rights, gender equity, and labour relations across public and private sectors.
India Employment
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Anhad Law
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