The year 2026 represents a defining phase in the evolution of labour and employment laws in India, marked by the transition from legislative reform to practical enforcement and interpretation. Following the long-awaited implementation of the four consolidated Labour Codes in late 2025, stakeholders across sectors are now navigating a restructured legal framework that aims to simplify compliance, enhance worker protection, and promote ease of doing business.
The article was authored by Minu Dwivedi, Partner; Preetha Soman, Partner; Aishwarya Maria Manjooran, Senior Associate; and Ritwik Ghosh, Associate, and was published in Chambers and Partners.
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Minu Dwivedi is a Partner with over 20 years of experience in general corporate and commercial work, specialising in labour & employment, white-collar crime investigations, POSH, governance, FCPA and anti‑corruption matters. She advises leading domestic and international clients across diverse sectors and is recognised as a Notable Practitioner by multiple global legal directories.