Four notifications dated 21 November 2025 were issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, each bringing different labour codes or specific provisions of those codes into force.
The first notification, S.O. 5322(E), issued under the Code on Wages, 2019, appoints 21 November 2025 as the commencement date for several provisions of the Code. These include sections 1 to 41; sub-sections (4) to (9) of section 42; sections 43 to 66; specified clauses of sub-section (2) of section 67 along with its sub-sections (3) to (5); section 68; and section 69, except provisions earlier notified under S.O. 4604(E) dated 18 December 2020.
The second notification, S.O. 5321(E), issued under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, appoints 21 November 2025 as the date on which the provisions of that Code come into force.
The third notification, S.O. 5320(E), issued under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, similarly appoints 21 November 2025 as the commencement date for the provisions of that Code.
The fourth notification, S.O. 5319(E), issued under the Code on Social Security, 2020, brings into force on 21 November 2025 various provisions of that Code. These include sections 1 to 14; sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 15; clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 16; sections 17 to 141; section 143 except provisions previously specified under S.O. 2060(E) dated 3 May 2023; sections 144 to 163; and several items and clauses of section 164.
Across the four notifications, the Central Government invokes the relevant commencement powers under each labour code to operationalise their provisions effective the same date, 21 November 2025. The notifications specify the exact sections and clauses being enforced where applicable and list the issuing officers responsible for each notification.
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st November, 2025
S.O. 5322(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (29 of 2019), the Central Government hereby appoints the 21st day of November, 2025 as the date on which the following provisions of the said Code, shall come into force, namely: –
| Sl. No. | Provisions of the Code |
| 1. | sections 1 to 41; |
| 2. | sub-sections (4) to (9) of section 42; |
| 3. | sections 43 to 66; |
| 4. | sub-section (1) and clauses (a) to (r) and (u) to (zc) of sub-section (2) and sub-sections (3) to (5) of section 67; |
| 5. | section 68; |
| 6. | section 69, except the provisions of the Code mentioned at serial number 3 of S.O. 4604 (E), dated the 18th December, 2020. |
[F.No.S-32022/1/2025-WC]
ALOK MISHRA, Jt. Secy.
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st November, 2025
S.O. 5321(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (37 of 2020), the Central Government hereby appoints the 21st day of November, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Code, shall come into force.
[F. No. S-65025/2/2025-ISH-II]
ALOK CHANDRA, Senior Labour and Economic Advisor
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st November, 2025
S.O. 5320(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020), the Central Government hereby appoints the 21st day of November, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Code, shall come into force.
[F.No. S-11025/07/2025-IR(PL)]
DEEPIKA KACHHAL, Jt. Secy.
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st November, 2025
S.O. 5319(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020), the Central Government hereby appoints the 21st day of November, 2025 as the date on which the following provisions of the said Code, shall come into force, namely: –
| Sl. No. | Provisions of the Code |
| 1. | sections 1 to 14; |
| 2. | sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 15; |
| 3. | clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 16; |
| 4. | sections 17 to 141; |
| 5. | section 143, except the provisions of the Code specified at serial number (v) of S.O. 2060 (E), dated the 3rd May, 2023; |
| 6. | sections 144 to 163; |
| 7. | Items 1 and 2 and items 4 to 9 of sub-section (1) of section 164; |
| 8. | clause (a) and clause (c) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 164. |
[F. No. R-11011/04/2021-SS.II]
ASHUTOSH A.T. PEDNEKAR, Jt. Secy.
