Agro-processing, textiles, sports goods, and light engineering
Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Punjab alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →
State rules under the Factories Act for Punjab, covering safety officers, health registers, welfare facilities, and working conditions.
Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Punjab.
Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments in Punjab.
Environmental compliance and consent procedures for industries in Punjab.
Official SourceState rules notified on 20 January 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Wages Code, IR Code, and Social Security Code rules were notified on 5 January 2026.
4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Punjab has notified rules for 4/4 codes.
These central acts apply in Punjab alongside state regulations: