Lok Sabha Proceedings and the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
On February 12, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed a crucial Bill aimed at ensuring the continuity and legal certainty of certain laws replaced by the Industrial Relations Code of 2020.
Key Provisions of the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- The Bill contains savings provisions under Section 104 to maintain continuity and prevent legal confusion.
- It addresses potential misunderstandings about the delegation of power to repeal previous laws within the Code.
- The amendment seeks to avoid any future unwarranted complications by clearly stating that repeal has occurred through the operation of Section 104 itself.
Background and Impacts of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- The 2020 Code replaced the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
- These changes relate to trade unions, industrial employment, and industrial disputes.
Labour Codes Implementation
- The newly implemented Labour Codes ensure the guarantee of minimum wage and compulsory issuance of appointment letters.
- There is a provision for uniform wages for the same work irrespective of gender.
