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Kanchan Khatana and Associates
Kanchan Khatana and Associates is a legal publisher that focuses on labour and employment law in India. It provides detailed analysis and updates on government initiatives, labour codes, worker welfare schemes, and regulatory compliance affecting various categories of workers including migrant, gig, platform, outsourced, and contractual employees. The organization covers topics such as social security benefits, labour rights, industrial safety, and state-level reforms. Its content often discusses the implications of new policies, legal frameworks, and government actions aimed at improving worker protections, transparency, and welfare in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and digital economy platforms.
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Labour Rights in India – Supreme Court’s Stand on Gig Workers
Supreme Court’s Stand on Gig Workers: A Turning Point for Labour Rights in India.In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has taken up petitions seeking recognition of gig and platform workers as “workers” under Indian labour law…
India’s Labour Ministry Accelerates Work on a National Database for Migrant Workers.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has renewed its push to create a comprehensive national database of migrant workers, aiming to ensure targeted delivery of social security benefits, improve portability of entitlements, and provide policymakers with real-time data on one…
Labour law – A Step Towards Inclusive Labour Protection.
Delhi Drafts Social Security Rules for Gig and Platform Workers.The Government of Delhi has released draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020, extending for the first time a structured framework of welfare measures to gig and…
A New Model for Transparency and Worker Welfare.
In a landmark move, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced the creation of the UP Outsource Service Corporation Ltd., aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and welfare for outsourced employees across the state. This initiative seeks to address long-standing challenges…
Labour Rights and State Authority.
Chhattisgarh Terminates NHM Employees for Strike Participation – A Test Case for Labour Rights and State Authority.The Chhattisgarh government recently terminated the services of 25 employees under the National Health Mission (NHM) for continuing an indefinite strike despite repeated…
Labor Law – Gujarat Achieves 100% Boiler Safety Inspections.
A Milestone in Industrial Safety and Labour Welfare.In August 2025, the Government of Gujarat announced that it had completed 100% inspection of all registered boilers and economizers in the state under the Boiler Act, 2025. This achievement, covering…
Rajasthan’s Labor Law Reform: Night Shifts for Women and Flexible Work Hours in Factories.
Rajasthan has taken a bold step in labour law reform by introducing the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025, which permits women to work night shifts and allows flexible working hours across industrial units. The move, while projected as progressive and…
Maharashtra’s New Labor Law Amendments
Longer Workdays, Wider Exemptions, and Rising ProtestsThe Maharashtra government has recently introduced significant amendments to state labour laws, sparking heated debates among trade unions, industry representatives, and labour rights activists. These changes—focused primarily on extending working hours and…
Law related labor rights in India
Indian labor law is extensive and aims to protect workers’ rights and ensure fair treatment. These laws are primarily under the Concurrent List of the Constitution, meaning both the central and state governments can enact legislation. Historically, many of these…