PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) successfully hosted a seminar on the New Four Labour Codes, aimed at sensitizing industry and HR professionals to the significant regulatory changes and providing practical guidance for effective compliance. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 industry representatives.

Ms. Charanya Lakshmikumaran, Chair of the Law & Justice Committee, PHDCCI, delivered the Welcome Address, noting that recent weeks have been both exciting and challenging for industry due to a major regulatory shift on the horizon. She emphasized the importance of understanding the implications of the Labour Codes and highlighted that the Law & Justice Committee and HR & IR Committee jointly organized the seminar  to clarify the new legal framework. Ms. Lakshmikumaran stressed the need for a standardized and centralized compliance regime which is essential for strengthening India’s position in the global landscape.

She introduced the session’s distinguished speakers: Mr. Paritosh Chauhan, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS), a seasoned professional with deep expertise in employment law across sectors including manufacturing, automotive, chemicals, food, healthcare, FMCG, e-commerce, logistics, and media; and Ms. Shylla Sawhney, Principal Associate, LKS, recognized for her strong subject-matter expertise and experience advising clients on compliance transitions, policy structuring, and practical implementation under the evolving labour law framework.

Mr. Ashish Wig, Chair, HR & IR Committee, PHDCCI, highlighted the collaborative efforts of the committees in supporting industry through this major policy shift. He underlined the advantages of the new regime, including greater transparency, digitization, and simplified returns. Mr. Wig emphasized the importance of balancing operational realities with legal requirements and encouraged participants to actively engage in the technical sessions.

Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, welcomed the participants, stressing the relevance of the Codes for diverse categories of workers, including gig, platform, construction, and other marginalized segments. He noted that the program, supported by knowledge partner LKS, was designed to simplify the complexities of the Codes and help businesses navigate compliance effectively.

The technical sessions led by Mr. Paritosh Chauhan and Ms. Shylla Sawhney provided participants with an in-depth, practical overview of the Codes on Wages, Social Security, Occupational Safety & Health, and Industrial Relations. Their structured presentations, practical insights, and real-world examples greatly enhanced participants’ understanding of the new labour law framework.

Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Mr. Vivek Agarwala, Chair, Industry Affairs Committee, PHDCCI, appreciated the speakers for their engaging session and highlighted that the reforms aim to strengthen social security for all workers, thereby enhancing workforce stability and national productivity. He emphasized the broader economic benefits, noting that higher employee earnings contribute to improved performance, consumption, and long-term growth.

The seminar received tremendous response from participants and reinforced PHDCCI’s commitment to supporting industry during this transition. The knowledge partner of the Seminar was Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys.