India’s New Labour Code 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the 4-Day Work Week and Salary Changes.
India’s workplace culture is on the brink of a major transformation. With the New Labour Code 2025 expected to roll out soon, employees across the country might be looking at shorter workweeks, new salary structures, and increased social security benefits . Sounds like a dream? Let’s break it down. What’s Changing? The New Labour Code merges 29 existing labour laws into four simple, uniform codes. These cover everything from wages and industrial relations to health, safety, and social security. But what’s really catching everyone’s attention is the potential for a 4-day work week —yes, you read that right. Under the new rules, the government won’t reduce total working hours (which remain at 48 hours per week). However, employers will be allowed to offer a 4-day work week with 12-hour daily shifts , instead of the traditional 5 or 6-day formats. This gives companies and workers more flexibility in deciding how they want to work. The Salary Restructure: What’s in It fo...