Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by Parliament

Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by Parliament

¨     Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by Parliament.

¨     The legislation was approved by the Rajya Sabha on 12 February after being passed earlier by the Lok Sabha.

¨     The amendment has been introduced to provide greater legal clarity under the Labour Codes.

¨     Provisions ensuring structured compliance and worker welfare have been incorporated in the amendment.

¨     Annual health check-ups have been made mandatory for workers above 40 years of age.

¨     Equal pay for equal work for both women and men workers has been guaranteed.

¨     The issuance of appointment letters to every youth along with employment has been ensured.

¨     The government stated that opposition to the Labour Codes is politically motivated.

¨     Concerns were raised by opposition members who argued that the legislation may not facilitate ease of hiring.

¨     After passage of the Bill, the Rajya Sabha proceeded with Special Mentions and was adjourned until the next sitting.