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Journal of European Economic History
2026, Volume:7, Issue: 3 : 848-853 doi: 10.61336/JEEH/23-3-56
Research Article
Comparative Analysis: A Glimpse at the Changes Introduced by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 in Comparison to Previous Regulations
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Research Scholar, School of Law Sushant University
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Associate Professor, School of Law Sushant University
Received
Sept. 10, 2026
Revised
Sept. 19, 2026
Accepted
Oct. 5, 2026
Published
Oct. 17, 2026
Abstract

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (hereinafter be termed as The OSHWC Code, 2020) provides one of the most substantial labour law reforms accepted in India. The Code merges thirteen central labour laws managing workplace safety, health, and welfare into a single legislative framework in a united way. The main purpose of the paper is to study and examine the major changes introduced by the OSHWC Code, 2020 and compare them with the guiding rule that existed under the previous scattered labour laws of India. The study highlights the Code's contribution toward the simplification of these laws along with the compliance, enhancement of occupational safety standards, promotion of gender equality, digitalization of labour administration, and protection of migrant workers in India. Simultaneously, it critically examines and evaluates interests regarding execution challenges and potential dilution of worker protections. The paper concludes that while the Code marks a progressive step toward modernization of labour governance, also its effectiveness will depend largely on the enforcement mechanisms and the formulation of comprehensive rules by the Central and State Governments.

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