India’s Labour Codes : Towards a Coherent and Modern Regulatory Framework

    09-Dec-2025
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Vidhya Soundararajan
Contd from previous issue
Firms that embrace these standards can also gain reputational advantages and align more easily with global value chains that prioritise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
The OSHW Code significantly expands the scope of workplace welfare and protection. It mandates annual health check-ups (for employees above 40 years of age) and welfare facilities such as canteens, restrooms, first-aid centres, and crèches, extending these requirements to a wider range of establishments. (To be contd)