Labour Law Compliances

Labour law governs employer-employee relations, ensuring fair wages, social security, workplace safety, and dispute resolution compliance.

Understanding Labour Law and Compliance

Empowering businesses through knowledge: Navigate labour laws with confidence, ensuring compliance, fostering a fair workplace, and protecting the rights of every employee.

Employment Laws -

Shops & Establishment Act :

Governs registration, working hours, and leave policies for various establishments.

Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act:

Mandates drafting and certification of standing orders for businesses employing over 100 workers.

Wage Laws -

Payment of Wages Act:

Ensures timely payment of wages and proper record-keeping.

Minimum Wages Act:

Requires payment of at least the minimum wage set by the government.

Payment of Bonus Act:

Provides for annual bonuses for employees earning up to INR 21,000.

Equal Remuneration Act:

Ensures equal pay for men and women performing similar work.

Social Security Laws -

EPF Act:

Requires provident fund contributions for businesses with 20 or more employees.

ESI Act:

Offers medical and social security benefits for employees earning up to INR 21,000.

Payment of Gratuity Act:

Mandates gratuity payments for employees with a minimum of 5 years of service.

Health, Safety & Welfare -

Factories Act:

Enforces health, safety, and welfare standards in manufacturing environments.

Contract Labour Act:

Regulates compliance for contract labor, including necessary licensing.

Maternity Benefit Act:

Ensures paid maternity leave and job security for expecting mothers.

Dispute Resolution & Welfare -

Industrial Disputes Act:

Provides a framework for resolving industrial disputes and outlines requirements for strike and layoff notices.

Trade Unions Act:

Facilitates the formation and rights of trade unions.

Anti-Harassment Law -

Sexual Harassment Act:

Requires organizations to establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and conduct employee training.

Records, Returns & Inspections -

Mandates the maintenance of wage, attendance, and compliance records.
Requires periodic returns (monthly, annual) for EPF, ESI, and other statutory obligations.

Labour Codes (Future) -

Labour Codes aim to consolidate existing laws on wages, social security, safety, and industrial relations to simplify compliance for businesses.