Corporate Compliance 31 October 2026
India’s Labour Code Changes Spark Worker Strikes and Wage Concerns
New Indian labour codes are prompting protests across the country as workers demand timely wages, weekly days off, and clearer social security for gig employees. Recent incidents include Surat textile workers being dismissed for striking, Delhi migrants facing months without pay, and the government’s move to set up a National Social Security Board for platform workers. Simultaneously, the upcoming 67% CPI‑IW based wage rise for construction staff highlights broader pay‑gap anxieties.
- Kerala: Debate over India's new labour codes focuses on timely wage payments and welfare boards. (Read more)
- Surat: Textile workers fired and blacklisted after demanding a weekly day off. (Read more)
- Gig workers: Centre notifies National Social Security Board to cover platform workers. (Read more)
- Construction wages: Expected 67% CPI‑IW increase from Jan 2027 for construction and maintenance staff. (Read more)
- Delhi migrants: Pollution curbs leave thousands of migrant labourers facing months without income. (Read more)
- OSH code: A narrow exemption could shrink protections for contract workers. (Read more)
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