Working journalists and newspaper employees

Working journalists, including those in electronic and digital media, are covered by the OSH Code. Wage boards and the special terms continue as notified.

Coverage: working journalists and other newspaper employees. The OSH Code includes electronic media and digital news in the definition of working journalist.
Conditions: hours of work, leave and other conditions as prescribed in the Rules for working journalists.
Wages: fixed by the wage board recommendations notified by the Central Government.
Appointment letter: given to every working journalist, with the terms of the engagement.

Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.

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