Rajasthan CM Sharma: New Labour Codes to Boost Worker Welfare, Business

• Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma called new labour codes a "historic reform" for worker welfare, aiming to strengthen protection for labour and industry and improve the business climate.
• The CM directed officials to ensure timely implementation of the new provisions in Rajasthan.
• Key features include mandatory appointment letters, extended social security, wage uniformity, and timely salary payments for workers.
• The codes balance employee and employer interests, allowing women workers to engage in night shifts and hazardous processes with consent for higher-paying jobs.
• The new framework consolidates 29 labour laws into four codes: Code on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions.

Why It Matters: New labour codes promise better worker welfare and improved business climate.