Indian states suspend labor laws

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has suspended most labor laws[1] for three years in an attempt to attract investment and employ migrant workers currently unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspensions relate to laws covering minimum wage, unions, dispute settlement, and safety and health. The suspension will not, however, affect certain other statutes, including several statutes governing building and construction workers and employee compensation.

According to the state government, it is imperative that businesses be “exempted from the existing labor laws in the state … for a period of three years” to benefit existing industries, set up new infrastructure and encourage new investment.

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