Centre Pre-publishes Draft Rules for Four Labour Codes, Mandating 48-Hour Work Week
The Union Labour Ministry has pre-published draft Rules for the four Labour Codes, inviting public feedback within 45 days. The Rules mandate a 48-hour work week and introduce social security measures for gig and platform workers. Key provisions include the definition of workers, wages, and gratuity. For the Code on Wages, minimum wage criteria will consider a standard working class family of four and specific caloric intake. The Rules also specify safety measures for women working night shifts, including mandatory consent and the provision of transportation and CCTV surveillance.
Key Points
- The draft Rules mandate a maximum of 48 hours of work per week across various sectors.
- Social security measures are introduced for the first time for gig and platform workers in the draft Rules.
- Minimum wage fixation will be based on a standard family unit (spouse and two children) and a net intake of 2,700 calories.
- Employers must provide transportation and CCTV surveillance for women working night shifts, subject to their consent.
Exam Facts
- The public has 45 days to file responses to the draft Rules published on the Labour Ministry's website.
- The Rules define a standard working class family as consisting of a spouse and two children.
- Minimum wage calculations include a net intake of 2,700 calories per day per consumption unit.
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