New Labour Code: Does Your Job Letter Cover 5 Key Rights?
India's new labour codes require all employers to give workers a proper appointment letter listing salary, job role, and benefits. This means millions of informal workers can now claim PF, ESI, and gratuity they were quietly being denied.
A missing appointment letter can cost you ₹1.5L+ in lost PF claims over 5 years.
Informal workers could finally get PF, ESI, and gratuity access
Key Takeaways
Check your current appointment letter — confirm it mentions your basic pay, PF deduction, ESI coverage, and designation clearly.
If your employer hasn't issued a proper appointment letter, request one in writing immediately — this document protects your PF and gratuity claims.
Verify your EPFO UAN is activated and linked to your current employer's PF registration to ensure contributions are being credited monthly.
India's new labour codes require all employers to give workers a proper appointment letter listing salary, job role, and benefits. This means millions of informal workers can now claim PF, ESI, and gratuity they were quietly being denied.
Here's what happened: New labour codes mandate employers across ALL sectors — including informal — to issue structured appointment letters covering job role, wages, and workplace details.. Previously, formal appointment letters with social security details were common only in organised sectors like IT, banking, and manufacturing — leaving crores without proof of employment.. With standardised letters now required, employees gain documented eligibility for EPFO provident fund, ESIC health cover, gratuity, and paid leave entitlements..
What you should do: Check your current appointment letter — confirm it mentions your basic pay, PF deduction, ESI coverage, and designation clearly.. If your employer hasn't issued a proper appointment letter, request one in writing immediately — this document protects your PF and gratuity claims.. Verify your EPFO UAN is activated and linked to your current employer's PF registration to ensure contributions are being credited monthly..
Your appointment letter is your legal proof for PF disputes. If basic pay is understated in it, your employer may be underpaying PF — costing you thousands at retirement.
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- [1]“New labour code: Appointment letters must mention job role, workplace, and other key conditions; here's how employees benefit” Wealth-Economic Times · 21 Jun 2026
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