The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

This edition of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act 37 of 2020), updated through the year 2026, provides a clear, authoritative, and examination-ready presentation of the law as enacted by Parliament. Designed as a reliable legal reference for students, advocates, HR practitioners, compliance officers, and labour law professionals, this Bare Act reproduces the statutory text in full—precisely as notified—accompanied by concise short comments to aid quick understanding and practical application.

This volume incorporates all relevant provisions of the Code, which consolidates and streamlines numerous central labour enactments relating to workplace safety, employee welfare, and working conditions. It brings together key legislations previously governed under separate Acts, including the Factories Act, Mines Act, Dock Workers Act, Building and Other Construction Workers provisions, Contract Labour regulations, Inter-State Migrant Workers safeguards, and other related welfare statutes, aligning them within a unified regulatory framework.

The content covers the complete structure and scope of the Code, including:
• Duties of employers, employees, and enforcement authorities
• Health, safety, and workplace welfare standards
• Working hours, leave entitlements, and employment conditions
• Licensing, registration, and compliance mechanisms
• Special provisions for hazardous processes and vulnerable workers
• Penalties, offences, and inspection procedures under the new regime

Ideal for competitive exam aspirants, labour law students, and compliance professionals, this updated edition ensures alignment with the latest legal requirements applicable across industrial establishments in India. It serves as a dependable resource for day-to-day reference, legal interpretation, and regulatory adherence, offering the complete statutory strength of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 as enforceable in 2026.