15 Things You Must Know About The Industrial Relations Code

1. Has the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (IR Code) become a law yet?

No, the IR Code is not law yet. While it has been passed by both houses of the Parliament and has also received the President's assent on September 28, 2020, it will however come into force only on a date notified by the Central Government.

2. What are the various legislations that have been repealed by the IR Code?

The following Central legislations will be repealed once the IR Code is effective:

• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947;
• Trade Union Act, 1926; and
• The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

3. Has the IR Code introduced new definitions or made alterations to previously defined terms?