Centre initiates next phase of labour reform with wage-panel formation

The government has notified the new Labour Codes and will set up a panel to determine the national floor wage, with rule-making expected over the next 45 days. The move marks a key step toward harmonising wage standards and strengthening worker protections nationwide. Policymakers aim to streamline compliance, reduce regional variability, and establish clearer benchmarks as states prepare for coordinated implementation across multiple labour frameworks.