Equal Pay for Equal Work
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked by Shri Ram Shiromani Verma to the Ministry of Labour and Employment sought details on contractual employment trends, benefits for such employees, and government plans to ensure equal pay and benefits under the 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' principle.
Who asked / answered
Shri Ram Shiromani Verma (asked), Ministry of Labour and Employment (answered)
What the government said
- Contractual, outsourced employees and honorarium engagements are decentralized by respective establishments
- Regular employees governed by Service Rules; contractual covered under contract terms subject to statutory provisions
- Four Labour Codes enacted: Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020), Occupational Safety Code (2020)
- Labour Codes came into force 21.11.2025
- Central Rules under Labour Codes notified 08.05.2026
- Provisions include universal minimum wages, gender neutrality, prohibition of discrimination, women workers allowed in all establishments, occupational safety for 10+ workers, appointment letter mandatory, free annual health check-up, welfare facilities, double overtime wages, grievance redressal committee within 30 days, social security via EPFO and ESIC
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q13 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 20.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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20.07.2026
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