The Government of Karnataka has published the draft Industrial Relations (Karnataka) Rules, 2026 under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. These draft rules lay down procedures related to trade unions, works committees, grievance redressal mechanisms, standing orders, dispute resolution, and industrial tribunals. Stakeholders and the public are invited to submit objections or suggestions within 45 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, after which the rules will be finalized