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India’s labour laws have long been criticised for being disorganised, old-fashioned, and difficult. Many of the laws date back to the pre-Independence and early post-Independence era (1930s–1950s). There were 29 different laws about social security, wages, industrial relations, and occupational safety, which created ambiguity and compliance issues for both companies and employees. India’s Labour Codes: A New Era for Workers and Industry has started.