Central
Labour CodeNotification under Transgender Persons (protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-under-transgender-persons-protection-of-rights-amendment-act-2026) on 2026-05-25, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide a framework for the protection of rights of transgender persons and promote their welfare in the labour sector.
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| Gazette ID | central-notification-under-transgender-persons-protection-of-rights-amendment-act-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers must review and update their policies to ensure compliance with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, and provide a safe and inclusive work environment for transgender employees. They must also provide necessary training to their staff to promote awareness and sensitivity towards transgender individuals.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
- Labour Code
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must review and update their policies to ensure compliance with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, and provide a safe and inclusive work environment for transgender employees. They must also provide necessary training to their staff to promote awareness and sensitivity towards transgender individuals. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to provide a framework for the protection of rights of transgender persons and promote their welfare in the labour sector.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a notification under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, aiming to protect the rights of transgender persons in the labour sector. This notification is expected to bring about significant changes in the labour laws, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable work environment for transgender individuals.