India's Workplace Transformed: New Labour Codes, Gig Worker Rights, HR Policies in 2025

• 2025 marked a significant shift in India's labour landscape with new reforms gaining momentum.
• Four consolidated Labour Codes (Wages, IR, Social Security, OSHWC) moved closer to phased rollout, replacing 29 old laws.
• Gig and platform workers gained formal legal recognition under the Social Security Code, enabling social security schemes.
• HR policies saw shifts towards flexible fixed-term employment and stricter compliance for employers.
• Reforms aim to modernize laws and protect workers but spark debate on job security and take-home pay.

Why It Matters: 2025 was a pivotal year for India's workplace, reshaping labour laws, gig worker rights, and HR policies.