Labour Codes In force
Status note: Final central rules published 8 May 2026.
Social Security Code (Central) Rules, 2026
Issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment Date 2026
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Summary
The Social Security Code (Central) Rules, 2026 are the final central rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020, published on 8 May 2026. They set out the administration of provident fund, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefit and social-security coverage for gig, platform and unorganised workers.
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