The four new labour laws have been passed by the Parliament. However, the effective date of implementation of these laws is yet to be notified. Here's how new labour laws will change the working hours of an employee, the annual leave he/she is eligible for and how does they differ from existing rules and regulations.

To revamp the regulations governing employer-employee relationship and reform the labour laws the government has released four Labour Codes. The newly enacted Labour Codes lay down an array of reforms relating to wages, social security (pension, gratuity), labour welfare, health, safety and working conditions (including that of women). In the ever-changing globalised corporate world, there was an urgent need to regulate, formalise and rationalise working conditions, including working hours and leave.

Impact on working hours
Currently, the working hours and leave (paid/privilege leave) of employees are governed by the Factories Act, 1948 at the central level and relevant Shops and Establishment Act at the state level. The major focus of the government is to streamline the working hours and leave of factory workers as well as service industry in tandem.

The government has made an attempt to fill these gaps by introducing the new Labour Codes. These Labour Codes would be applicable to every industry. Though, the respective state governments can still regulate the working hours and leave through the Shops and Establishment Act, but issuance of state rules on the...

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