The Code on Social Security 2020, consolidates 9 existing labour laws into a single framework to provide universal and inclusive social protection for all workers, including organized, unorganized, gig, and platform workers. It expands coverage of EPF and ESIC nationwide, introduces a Social Security Fund, and establishes National and State Boards to advise on welfare schemes. Pro-worker measures include gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year, coverage of commuting accidents, and a uniform definition of wages. Pro-women provisions strengthen maternity benefits, nursing breaks, work from home options, crèche facilities, and simplified certification for maternity-related claims.
(Link: Implementation Notification Dated 21/11/2025, Code Notification Dated 29/09/2020, PIB Press Release Dated 21/11/2025)