The new labor codes are about to be implemented in India. Following are the norms related to the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code drafted in 2020
The code applies to every establishment with fifty or more contract labour employed on any day preceding twelve months.
The code applies to any establishment with ten or more interstate migrant workers or employed where any industry, trade, business, manufacturing, or occupation is carried on.
The code enhances focus on worker health with rules like free Annual Health check-up of workers to be sponsored by Employers.
Benefits of social security schemes for Inter-state migratory workers. Provisions for annual to and fro journey to native places.
One day leave entitlement on 20 days work done if employed for 180 days or more (earlier prerequisite was 240 days)
Employer to ensure safety for women working in night shifts.
Contact me to clarify any doubts about the New labor code.
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