New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released a 'Compliance Handbook for Employers under the Four Labour Codes (Central Government Sphere)' to assist establishments in understanding and meeting their statutory obligations under the reformed labour law framework.

Simplifying a Complex Compliance System

India's labour law framework had grown increasingly complex, with multiple registrations, licences and returns under different laws, while evolving work patterns underscored the need for reform.

In response, the Government merged 29 Central Labour Acts into four Labour Codes, streamlining 1,228 sections into 480 and reducing rules, returns, forms and registers substantially.

The new regime also introduces compo...