Kerala Stands Firm Against Central Labour Codes, Minister Sivankutty Asserts | India News
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{ "title": "Kerala Stands Firm Against Central Labour Codes, Minister Sivankutty Asserts | India News", "article": "Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty has made it clear that the state will not implement the Centre's Labour Codes, despite the majority of states taking steps to introduce the reforms. The minister denied any pressure from the central government, stating that the state had not accepted the codes and had instead stopped all further procedures related to the draft regulations. The draft regulation was notified in Kerala on December 14, 2021, but Minister Sivankutty assured that the state government would not adopt an anti-worker stance. He announced plans to convene a meeting with central trade union representatives to discuss the labour codes. The union government recently notified all four Labour Codes, which aim to provide universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for employees, and statutory minimum wages. The state's decision not to implement the codes has sparked concerns, but Minister Sivankutty reassured that public opinion would be sought regarding the draft regulations, and all procedures have been halted for the past three years. "
