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Status note: In force from 21 Nov 2025.

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment Date 2020
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Summary

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 consolidates the Trade Unions Act, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act and the Industrial Disputes Act. It governs trade union recognition, standing orders, retrenchment and layoff, grievance redressal, strikes and lock-outs, and dispute resolution machinery. It applies to industrial establishments including mines and was brought into force on 21 November 2025.

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