The Government of Punjab vide Notification No. Labour-LabMisc/16/2026-4L/14 has released the Draft Notification of the Punjab Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025. The proposed rules aim to strengthen workplace safety standards, employee welfare measures, and labour law compliance under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Key provisions include regulations relating to working hours, welfare facilities, occupational health standards, safety committees, contract labour management, accident reporting, and digital maintenance of records and registers. The draft rules are expected to enhance worker protection and improve compliance mechanisms for factories, industrial establishments, and employers operating in Punjab. Employers, HR professionals, and stakeholders are advised to review the draft notification carefully and submit objections or suggestions within the prescribed timeline.