India’s New Labor Codes: What Global Leaders Managing Indian Teams Need to Know - Session 2

Why It Matters

The reforms impose new compliance obligations on multinational companies, making timely understanding essential to avoid penalties and operational disruption. The webinar equips leaders with actionable guidance to align policies with India’s modernized labor framework.

Key Takeaways

• Consolidated codes replace fragmented employment statutes across India
• Employers must redesign hiring, wage, and termination processes
• Webinar offers actionable compliance roadmap for global managers
• Session timing aligns with APAC and US business hours
• SHRM and CLE credits pending for participants

Pulse Analysis

The Indian government’s recent rollout of four comprehensive labor codes marks the most significant overhaul of employment law in the country’s modern history. By consolidating the Industrial Relations, Social Security, Occupational Safety, and Wages codes, the reforms aim to simplify compliance, promote ease of doing business, and align labor standards with global best practices. The codes introduce uniform definitions for employee categories, tighten reporting requirements, and set new thresholds for overtime, gratuity, and termination benefits. For companies with Indian operations, the shift demands a thorough audit of existing contracts and payroll structures.

Multinational firms that manage Indian workforces now face a tighter regulatory landscape where missteps can trigger costly penalties and reputational damage. Human‑resource teams must recalibrate hiring workflows, adjust compensation frameworks, and embed statutory benefits into HRIS platforms to meet the codes’ prescriptive timelines. Legal departments are also tasked with revising collective bargaining strategies and ensuring that subcontractor arrangements comply with the new definitions of ‘worker.’ Early adoption not only mitigates risk but also positions companies to leverage the codes’ provisions for flexible staffing and skill development.

The upcoming webinar, led by Singapore‑registered foreign lawyer Isha Malhotra, offers a practical deep‑dive into these changes for global leaders, HR professionals, and compliance officers. Scheduled for February 26, 2026, the session accommodates both APAC and U.S. time zones, providing a convenient window for cross‑border teams. Participants will receive actionable checklists, case studies, and guidance on aligning internal policies with the new legal framework, with SHRM and CLE certifications slated for future release. Attending equips executives with the knowledge to navigate India’s evolving labor market confidently.