EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF LABOR LAW REFORMS ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION: EVIDENCE FROM EMERGING ECONOMIES

P. Vidhya, Sharan Kumar Shetty, Ramona Birau, Virgil Popescu, N. Devaram, Cristina Sultanoiu (patularu), D. Renukadevi, P. Manochithra and M. Devaki
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P. Vidhya: DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP, SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Sharan Kumar Shetty: DEPARTMENT OF MBA, AJ INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA
Ramona Birau: UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA, EUGENIU CARADA DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA & CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI UNIVERSITY OF TARGU JIU, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE, TG-JIU, ROMANIA
Virgil Popescu: FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA
N. Devaram: DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP, SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Cristina Sultanoiu (patularu): UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA, DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES EUGENIU CARADA, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA
D. Renukadevi: DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP, SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE COIMBATORE TAMIL NADU, INDIA
P. Manochithra: DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP, SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
M. Devaki: DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP, SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Annals - Economy Series, 2026, vol. 1, 326-332

Abstract: Labor law reforms are intended to balance worker protection with labor market flexibility, yet their actual impact on employment creation in emerging economies remains contested. This study investigates the relationship between labor law reforms and employment generation, using data collected from 250 respondents including employers, HR managers, and employees across manufacturing, services, and informal sectors. Chi-square tests and ttests/ANOVA were applied to examine associations between labor reforms, job creation, sectoral differences, contractual versus formal employment, and gender-based opportunities. The results indicate that while labor reforms are perceived to positively influence employment, most new jobs are contractual rather than permanent, and benefits vary across sectors. Female employment opportunities improved in services and IT, whereas informal and manufacturing sectors experienced limited gains. The study suggests that balanced labor reforms, social security measures, sector-specific policies, and skill development initiatives are necessary for sustainable and inclusive employment creation. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers aiming to optimize labor reforms for equitable economic growth.

Keywords: Labor Law Reforms; Employment Creation; Emerging Economies; Contractual Employment; Sectoral Differences; Gender-Based Employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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