A BRIEF CHECK LIST OF

LABOUR LAWS
Composed by
P.B.S. KUMAR
B.Sc,M.A.(PM),MA(Ind.Eco),MBA(HR),BGL, LLD,DIRPM
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
CHECKLIST
Object of the Act
Promotion of new manpower at
skills. Improvement/refnement of
old skills through theoretical and
practical training in number of
trades and occupation
Object of the Act
Promotion of new manpower at
skills. Improvement/refnement of
old skills through theoretical and
practical training in number of
trades and occupation
Industr
Industry means any industry, or
business or in which any trade,
occupation or subject/feld in
engineering or technology or any
vocational course may be specifed
as a designated trade
Sec! "#$%
Contr&ct of A''rent(cesh('
To contain such terms and
conditions as may be agreed
to by the apprentice, or his
guardian in case he is a
minor! and employers.
Ter)(n&t(on of
A''rent(cesh('
"n the e#piry of the period of
$pprenticeship training.
"n the application by either of
the parties to the contract to
the $pprenticeship $dvisor
Sec! 6
P&)ent to A''rent(ces
The employer to pay such stipend at
a rate of not less than the prescribed
minimum rate as may be specifed.
Sec! 6
Ob*(+&t(ons of A''rent(ce
To learn his trade conscientiously, diligently.
To attend practical and instructional classes regularly.
To carry out all lawful orders.
To carry out his contractual obligations.
He&*th s&fet , -e*f&re )e&sures for A''rent(ces
$s per %actories $ct or &ines $ct as the case may be
when undergoing training.
Hours of .or$
'( to ') in a week while on theoretical training.
'( in a week while on basic training.
'( to '* in a week in second year of training.
$s per other workers in the third year!.
+ot allowed to work between ,- P& to ' $& unless
approved by $pprenticeship $dvisor.
Le&/e &nd Ho*(d&s
.asual leave for the ma#imum period of ,( days in a year.
&edical leave for the ma#imum period of ,* days and the
accumulated leave upto '- days in a year.
/#traordinary leave upto a ma#imum period of ,- days in a
year.
Sec! 10
A''*(c&b(*(t of the
Act
$reas and industries as
notifed by the .entral
0overnment
Sec! 1
A''*(c&b(*(t of the
Act
$reas and industries as
notifed by the .entral
0overnment
Sec! 1
A''rent(cesh('
Ad/(sor
.entral $pprenticeship
$dvisor 1 when
appointed by .entral
0overnment.
1u&*(2c&t(on for be(n+ tr&(ned &s &n A''rent(ce
$ person cannot be an apprentice in any designated
trade unless
2e is not more than ,' years of age3
2e satisfes such standard of education
$nd physical ftness as
&ay be prescribed. Sec! 3
Cond(t(ons for No/&t(on of
Contr&ct of A''rent(cesh('
There e#ists an apprenticeship
contract.
The employer is unable to fulfl
his obligation.
The approval of the
$pprenticeship $dvisor is
obtained.
$greement must be
registered with the
$pprenticeship
Per(od of
A''rent(c
esh('
Training to be
4etermined by
the
Ob*(+&t(ons of
e)'*oers
To Provide the
apprentice with
the training in
his trade.
To ensure that a
person duly
5ualifed is
placed in
charge of the
training of the
apprentice.
To carry out
contractual
obligations.
Nu)ber of A''rent(ces (n
4es(+n&ted Tr&de
To be determined by The
.entral 0overnment after
consulting the .entral
$pprenticeship .ouncil
Sec!5
E)'*oer6s *(&b(*(t to
'& co)'ens&t(on
for (njur
$s per provisions of
6orkmen7s
.ompensation $ct.
O7ences , Pun(sh)ent
Imprisonment of a term
upto 8 months or with
fne when employer I!
engages as an
apprentice a person
who is not 5ualifed for
being so engaged or
ii! fails to carry out
the terms and
conditions of a
contract of
apprenticeship, or iii!
contravenes the
provisions of the $ct
relating to the number
L(cens(n+ of Contr&ctor
/ngaging (- or more than
(- workers and on
deposit of re5uired fee
in %orm I9.
9alid for specifed
period.Sec!1", Ru*e "1
."+T:$.T ;$<"=::/0=;$:$TI"+ > $<";ITI"+! $.T,,?@-
> T2/ :=;/A
CHECKLIST
A''*(c&b(*(t
/very establishment in which (- or
more workmen are employed or
were employed on any day of the
preceding ,( months as contract
labour.
/very contractor who employs or who
employed on any day of the
preceding twelve months (- or
more workmen.
Sec! 1
Object of the Act
To regulate the
employment of
contract labour in
certain establishments
and to provide for its
abolition in certain
circumstances and for
matters connected
therewith.
Proh(b(t(on of E)'*o)ent of
Contr&ct L&bour
"nly by the appropriate 0overnment
through issue of notifcation after
consultation with the <oard and not
.ourts! can order the prohibition of
employment of contract labour.
Sec! 18
Re+(sters of Contr&ctors
Pr(nc('&* e)'*oer
To maintain a register of contractor in
respect of every establishment in
%orm BII.
Contr&ctor
Ru*e 9:
To maintain register of workers for
each registered establishment in %orm
BIII.
To issue an employment card to each
worker in %orm BI9.
To issue service certifcate to every
workman on his termination in %orm
B9. Ru*es 90, 96 &nd 99
;uster Ro**, -&+es Re+(ster, 4educt(on Re+(ster &nd O/ert()e Re+(ster
b Contr&ctor
/very contractor shall
&aintain &uster :oll and a :egister of 6ages in %orm B9I and %orm B9II
respectively when combined.
:egister or wageCcumC&uster :oll in %orm B9II where the wage period is a
fortnight or less.
&aintain a :egister of 4eductions for damage or loss, :egister or %ines and
:egister of $vances in %orm BB, from BBI and %orm BBII respectively.
&aintain a :egister of "vertime in %orm BBIII.
To issue wage slips in %orm BIB, to the workmen at least a day prior to the
disbursement of wages.
"btain the signature or thumb impression of the worker concerned against the
entries relating to him on the :egister of wages or &uster :ollC.umC6ages
:egister.
6hen covered by Payment of 6ages $ct, register and records to be maintained
under the rules
&uster :oll, :egister of wages, :egister of 4eductions, :egister of "vertime,
:egister of %ines, :egister of $dvances, 6age slip.
Ru*e 99
To display an abstract of the act and :ules in /nglish and 2indi and in the
language spoken by the &ajority of workers in such forms as may be approved
by appropriate authority
Ru*e 58
To display notices showing rates of wages, hours of work, wage period, dates of
payment, names and addresses of the inspector and to send copy to the
inspector and any change forwithwith
Ru*e 51
Re+(str&t(on of
Est&b*(sh)ent
Principal employer
employing (- or more
workers through the
contractor or the
contractors! on deposit of
re5uired fee in %orm ,

Sec! 9
Re+(str&t(on of
Est&b*(sh)ent
Principal employer
employing (- or more
workers through the
contractor or the
contractors! on deposit of
re5uired fee in %orm ,

Sec! 9
Re/oc&t(on of
Re+(str&t(on
6hen obtained by
&isrepresentation or
suppression
"f material facts etc. after
opportunity to the
principal
employer
Sec! 9
Re/oc&t(on or Sus'ens(on ,
A)end)ent of L(cences
6hen obtained by misrepresentation or
suppression of material facts.
%ailure of the contractor to comply with
the conditions or contravention of $ct
or the :ules. Sec!
1:
-e*f&re )e&sures to be t&$en b the Contr&ctor
.ontract labour either one hundred or more employed by a
contractor for one or more canteens shall be provided and
maintained.
%irst $id facilities.
+umber of restCrooms as re5uired under the $ct.
4rinking water, latrines and washing facilities. Sec! 16 , 19
L&.s, A+ree)ent or st&nd(n+
orders (ncons(stent .(th the
Act<Not Per)(ss(b*e
=nless the privileges in the contract
between the parties or more
favourable than the prescribed in the
$ct, such contract will be invalid and
the workers will continue to get more
favourable benefts.
Sec! "8
L(&b(*(t of Pr(nc('&* E)'*oer
To ensure provision for canteen, restrooms, suDcient supply of
drinking water, latrines and urinals, washing facilities.
Principal employer entitled to recover from the contractor for
providing such amenities or to make deductions from amount
payable. Sec! "8
PENALTIES
Sec! O7ence Pun(sh)ent
Aec. (( "bstructions %or obstructing the inspector or failing to produce registers etc.
C E months7 imprisonment or fne upto :s.*--, or both.
Aec.(E 9iolation %or violation of the provisions of $ct or the :ules,
imprisonment of E
&onths or fne upto :s.,---. "n continuing contravention,
additional fne upto :s.,-- per day
/&P;"F//A7 P:"9I4/+T %=+4A > &IA..
P:"9IAI"+A $.T, ,?*(
> T2/ A.2/&/A
CHECKLIST
A''*(c&b(*(t
/very establishment which is factory engaged in any industry
specifed in Achedule , and in which (- or more persons are
employed.
$ny other establishment employing (- or more persons which
.entral 0overnment may, by notifcation, specify in this behalf.
$ny establishment employing even less than (- persons can be
covered voluntarily u/s ,'! of the $ct.
E*(+(b(*(t
$ny person who is employed
for work of an establishment
or employed through
contractor in or in connection
with the work of an
establishment.
C*&r(2c&t(on &bout
Contr(but(on
$fter revision in wage ceiling from
:s.*--- to Rs!6088 w.e.f. ,.8.(--,
per month, the government will
continue to contribute 1!16= upto
the actual wage of ma#imum
:s.8*-- per month towards
/mployees7 Pension Acheme. The
employer7s share in the Pension
Acheme will be :s.*', w.e.f.
,.8.(--,.
=nder /mployees7 4epositC;inked
Insurance Acheme the contribution
G 8!08= is re5uired to be paid
upto a ma#imum limit of :s.8*--.
The employer also will pay
administrative charges G 8!81=
on ma#imum limit of :s.8*--
whereas an e#empted
establishment will pay inspection
charges G 8!880= on the total
wages paid.
Notes>
The above clarifcation is given by
taking wages upto a ma#imum of
:s.8*-- towards wage basicH4$!.
Aince an e#cluded employee i.e.
drawing wages more than :s.8*--
can also become member of the
%und and the Achemes on joint
re5uest and if, for instance, such an
employee is getting :s.,-,--- per
month, his share towards provident
fund contribution will be :s.,(--
e.g. ,(I and employer7s share
?ene2ts
/mployees covered enjoy a beneft of Aocial Aecurity in the form of an
unattachable and unwithdrawable e#cept in severely restricted
circumstances like buying house, marriage/education, etc.! fnancial
nest egg to which employees and employers contribute e5ually
throughout the covered persons7 employment.
This sum is payable normally on retirement or death. "ther <enefts
include /mployees7 Pension Acheme and /mployees7 4eposit ;inked
Insurance Acheme.
P&)ent of Contr(but(on
The employer shall pay the
contribution payable to the
/P%, 4;I and /mployees7
Pension %und in respect of the
member of the /mployees7
Pension %und employed by him
directly by or through a
contractor.
It shall be the responsibility of
the principal employer to pay
the contributions payable to
the /P%, 4;I and /mployees7
Pension %und by himself in
respect of the employees
directly employed by him and
also in respect of the
employees directly employed
by him and also in respect of
the employees employed by or
R&tes of Contr(but(on
SCHE;E E;PLO@EE6S E;PLO@ER6S CENTRAL
AOBT6S
Provident %und
Achem
e
,(I
$mount J ).EEI
in case
where
contributio
n is ,(I of
,-I!
,-I in case of
certain
/stablishments
as per details
given earlier!
NIL
Insurance
Achem
e
+I; -.* NIL
4&)&+es
;ess than ( months K.G ,@I per
annum
Two months and above but less than upto four months
K.G((I per annum
Pen&* Pro/(s(on
;iable to be arrested without warrant being a cogniLable oMence.
4efaults by employer in paying contributions or
inspection/administrative charges attract imprisonment upto E years
and fnes upto :s.,-,--- A.,'!. %or any retrospective application, all
dues have to be paid by employer with damages upto ,--I of
arrears.
/&P;"F//A7 AT$T/ I+A=:$+./
$.T, ,?') > the A.2/&/
CHECK LIST
A''*(c&b(*(t of
the Act ,
Sche)e
Is e#tended in
areaCwise to
factories using
power and
employing ,- or
more persons and
to nonCpower
using
manufacturing
units and
establishCments
employing (- or
more person upto
:s.@*--/C per
month w.e.f.
,.'.(--'. It has
also been e#tendC
ed upon shops,
hotels,
restaurants, roads
motor transport
undertakings,
e5uipCment
maintenance staM
in the hospitals.
Co/er&+e
of employees
4rawing wages
u'to
Rs!18888C< per
month
engaged either
directly or thru7
contractor
R&te of
Contr(but(on of
the .&+es
/mployers7
:!90=
/mployees7
1!90=
THE ESI SCHE;E TO4A@
+o. of implemented .entres 8@@
+o. of /mployers covered (.E)
lacs
+o. of Insured Persons )* lacs
+o. of <enefciaries EE-
lacs
+o. of :egional "Dces/A:"7s
(8
+o. of /AI 2ospitals/$nne#es,)E
+o. of /AI 4ispensaries ,'*E
+o. of Panel .linics (?*-
;&nner &nd T()e L()(t
for )&$(n+ P&)ent of contr(but(on
The total amount of contribution
employee7s share and employer7s share!
is to be deposited with the authorised
bank through a challan in the prescribed
form in 5uadruplicate on ore before (,
st
of
month following the calendar month in
which the wages fall due.
?ene2ts
To the employees under the $ct
&edical, sickness, e#tended
sickness for certain diseases,
enhanced sickness, dependents
maternity, besides funeral
e#penses, rehabilitation
allowance, medical beneft to
insured person and his or her
spouse.
-AAES DOR ESI CONTRI?ETIONS
:egisters/fles to be maintained by the employers
To be dee)ed &s
.&+es
<asic pay
4earness allowance
2ouse rent allowance
.ity compensatory
allowance
"vertime wages but
not to be taken into
account for
determining the
coverage of an
employee!
Payment for day of rest
Production incentive
<onus other than
statutory bonus
+ight shift allowance
2eat, 0as > 4ust
allowance
Payment for
unsubstituted holidays
&eal/food allowance
Auspension allowance
;ay oM compensation
.hildren education
allowance not being
NOT to be dee)ed &s
.&+es
.ontribution paid by
kthe employer to any
pension/provident fund
or under /AI $ct.
Aum paid to defray
special e#penses
entailed by the nature
of employment 1 4aily
allowance paid for the
period spent on tour.
0ratuity payable on
discharge.
Pay in lieu of notice of
retrenchment
compensation
<enefts paid under the
/AI Acheme.
/ncashment of leave
Payment of Inam which
does not form part of
the terms of
employment.
6ashing allowance for
livery
.onveyance $mount
towards
reimbursement for
Contr(but(o
n 'er(od
,
st
$pril to E-
th

Aeptember.
,
st
"ctober to
E,
st
&arch
Contr(but(on
'er(od
If the person joined
insurance employment
for the frst time, say on
*
th
Nanuary, his frst
contribution period will
be from *
th
Nanuary to
E,
st
&arch and his
corresponding frst
beneft will be from *
th

"ctober to E,
st

4ecember.
Pen&*t(es
4iMerent punishment have been prescribed for
diMerent types of oMences in terms of Aection
)*O I! si# months imprisonment and fne
:s.*---!, ii! one year imprisonment and fne!,
and )*C$O fve years imprisonment and not less
to ( years! and )*C.(! of the /AI $ct, which are
self e#planatory. <esides these provisions,
action also can be taken under section '-8 of
the IP. in cases where an employer deducts
contributions from the wages of his employees
but does not pay the same to the corporation
which amounts to criminal breach of trust.
DACTORIES ACT, 19:5
CHECK LIST
ODDENCE PENALTIES
Sec!9" to
%or contravention of the Provisions of the $ct or
:ules
Imprisonment upto ( years or fne upto :s.,,--,--- or
both
"n .ontinuation of contravention :s.,--- per day
"n contravention of .hapter I9 pertaining to safety
or dangerous operations.
+ot less than :s.(*--- in case of death.
+ot less than :s.*--- in case of serious injuries.
Aubse5uent contravention of some provisions Imprisonment upto E years or fne not less than
:s.,-,--- which may e#tend to :s.(,--,---.
"bstructing Inspectors Imprisonment upto 8 months or fne upto :s.,-,---
or both.
6rongful disclosing result pertaining to results of
analysis.
Imprisonment upto 8 months or fne upto :s.,-,---
or both.
%or contravention of the provisions of Aec.',<, ',.
and ',2 pertaining to compulsory disclosure of
information by occupier, specifc responsibility of
occupier or right of workers to work imminent
danger.
Imprisonment upto @ years with fne upto
:s.(,--,--- and on continuation fne G :s.*,---
per day.
Imprisonment of ,- years when contravention
continues for one year.
E;PLO@;ENT EFCHANAES
A''*(c&b(*(t of the Act
$ny premises whereon ,- or
more persons with the aid of
power or (- or more workers
are/were without aid of
power working on any dayd
preceding ,( months,
wherein &anufacturCing
process is being carried on.
Sec!"#((%
E)'*oer to ensure he&*th of
.or$ers 'ert&(n(n+ to
.leanliness 4isposal of wastes
and ePuents
9entilation and temperature
dust and fume
"vercrowding $rtifcial
humidifcation ;ighting
4rinking water Apittons.
Secs! 11 to "8
S&fet ;e&sures
%acing of machinery
6ork on near machinery in motion.
/mployment prohibition of young
persons on dangerous machines.
Atriking gear and devices for cutting oM
power.
-e*f&re ;e&sures
6ashing facilities
%acilities for storing and drying
clothing
%acilities for sitting
%irstCaid appliances 1 one frst
aid bo# not less than one for
every ,*- workers.
.anteens when there are (*-
or more workers.
Ahelters, rest rooms and lunch
rooms when there are ,*- or
more workers.
.reches when there are E- or
more women workers.
6elfare oDce when there are
*-- or more workers.
Re+(str&t(on ,
Rene.&* of
D&ctor(es
To be granted by .hief
Inspector of %actories
on submission of
prescribed form, fee
and plan.
Secs! 6
AelfCacting machines.
.asing of new machinery.
Prohibition of employment of
women and children near
cottonCopeners.
2oists and lifts.
-or$(n+ Hours, S're&d O/er , O/ert()e of Adu*ts
6eekly hours not more than ').
4aily hours, not more than ? hours.
Intervals for rest at least Q hour on working for * hours.
Apreadover not more than ,-Q hours.
"verlapping shifts prohibited.
/#tra wages for overtime double than normal rate of wages.
:estrictions on employment of women before 8$& and beyond @
P&.
Secs! 01, 0: to 06, 09 , 68
E)'*o)ent of @oun+ Persons
Prohibition of employment of young children e.g. ,' years.
+onCadult workers to carry tokens e.g. certifcate of ftnekss.
6orking hours for children not more than ' Q hrs. and not
permitted to work during night shift.
Secs! 01, 0: to 06, 09 , 68
Annu&* Le&/e .(th -&+es
$ worker having worked for ('-
days G one day for every (- days
and for a child one day for working
of ,* days.
$ccumulation of leave for E- days.
Secs! 99
."&P=;A":F +"TI%I.$TI"+ "% 9$.$+.I/A!
$.T, ,?*? > T2/ :=;/A
CHECK LIST
IN4ESTRIAL 4ISPETES ACT, 19:9
Object of the Act
Provisions for investigation and settlement of industrial disputes and for certain other purposes.
Object of the Act
Provisions for investigation and settlement of industrial disputes and for certain other purposes.
Object of the Act
To provide for the
compulsory
notifcation of
vacancies to
employment
e#changes.
A''*(c&b(*(t of the
Act
<y notifcation in the
"Dcial 0aLette, appoint
in this behalf for such
Atate and diMerent dates
may be appointed for
diMerent states or for
diMerent areas of a Atate.
A''*(c&b(*(t of the
Act
<y notifcation in the
"Dcial 0aLette, appoint
in this behalf for such
Atate and diMerent dates
may be appointed for
diMerent states or for
diMerent areas of a Atate.
-hen Act (s not &''*(c&b*e
An e)'*o)ent (n &+r(cu*ture,
hort(cu*ture etc!
$ny employment in domestic
service.
$ny employment, the total duration
of which is less than three
months.
$ny employment to do unskilled
oDce work.
$ny employment connected with
the staM of Parliament.
Sec! 3
-hen Act (s not &''*(c&b*e
An e)'*o)ent (n &+r(cu*ture,
hort(cu*ture etc!
$ny employment in domestic
service.
$ny employment, the total duration
of which is less than three
months.
$ny employment to do unskilled
oDce work.
$ny employment connected with
the staM of Parliament.
Sec! 3
Not(2c&t(on of /&c&nc(es to E)'*o)ent EGch&n+es
<efore flling up any vacancy as prescribed.
/mployer not obliged to recruit the person through
employment e#change.
To notify the vacancies to such employment e#changes as
may be prescribed.
Secs! :
Not(2c&t(on of /&c&nc(es to E)'*o)ent EGch&n+es
<efore flling up any vacancy as prescribed.
/mployer not obliged to recruit the person through
employment e#change.
To notify the vacancies to such employment e#changes as
may be prescribed.
Secs! :
T()e *()(t for not(2c&t(on of /&c&nc(es , se*ect(on
$tleast ,* days before the applicants will be interviewed or
tested.
/mployer to furnish the result of selection within ,* days.
Ru*es
0
T()e *()(t for not(2c&t(on of /&c&nc(es , se*ect(on
$tleast ,* days before the applicants will be interviewed or
tested.
/mployer to furnish the result of selection within ,* days.
Ru*es
0
Sub)(ss(on of Returns
1u&rter* in %orm /:CI
?IENNIAL :eturn %orm /:CII
6ithin E- days by E-
th
Hune, E,
st

;&rch, E-
th
Se'te)ber > E,
st

4ece)ber!
Ru*e 6
Sub)(ss(on of Returns
1u&rter* in %orm /:CI
?IENNIAL :eturn %orm /:CII
6ithin E- days by E-
th
Hune, E,
st

;&rch, E-
th
Se'te)ber > E,
st

4ece)ber!
Ru*e 6
Durn(sh(n+ (nfor)&t(on &nd
returns
The employer in every
establishment in public sector in
that Atate or area shall furnish
such information or return as may
be prescribed in relation to
vacancies that have occurred or
are about to occur in that
establishment, to such
employment e#changes as may
be prescribed.
Secs! 0
Durn(sh(n+ (nfor)&t(on &nd
returns
The employer in every
establishment in public sector in
that Atate or area shall furnish
such information or return as may
be prescribed in relation to
vacancies that have occurred or
are about to occur in that
establishment, to such
employment e#changes as may
be prescribed.
Secs! 0
$n employer contravening the provisions of Aec.',! or (!.
%ine upto :s.*-- for frst oMence and for every subse5uent oMence fne :s.,---.
If any person 1
:e5uired to furnish any information or return 1
:efuses or neglects to furnish such information or return, or
%urnishes or causes to be furnished any information or return which he knows to be false, or
:efuses to answer, or gives a false answer to any 5uestion necessary for obtaining any information
re5uired to be furnished under section *3 or
Impedes the right of access to relevant records or documents or the right of entry conferred by section 83
he shall be punishable for the frst oMence with fne upto :s.(*- and for every subse5uent oMence with
fne upto :s.(*- and for every subse5uent oMence with fne upto :s.*--.
Ru*es 9
$n employer contravening the provisions of Aec.',! or (!.
%ine upto :s.*-- for frst oMence and for every subse5uent oMence fne :s.,---.
If any person 1
:e5uired to furnish any information or return 1
:efuses or neglects to furnish such information or return, or
%urnishes or causes to be furnished any information or return which he knows to be false, or
:efuses to answer, or gives a false answer to any 5uestion necessary for obtaining any information
re5uired to be furnished under section *3 or
Impedes the right of access to relevant records or documents or the right of entry conferred by section 83
he shall be punishable for the frst oMence with fne upto :s.(*- and for every subse5uent oMence with
fne upto :s.(*- and for every subse5uent oMence with fne upto :s.*--.
Ru*es 9
PENALTIES
IN4ESTRIAL E;PLO@;ENT
#STAN4INA OR4ERS% ACT, 19:6 , THE RELES
CHECK<LIST
Proh(b(t(on of Str($es , Loc$ Outs
4uring the pendency of proceedings before a ;abour
.ourt, Tribunal or +ational
Tribunal and two months, after the conclusion of such
proceedings.
4uring the pendency of arbitration proceedings before an
arbitrator and two months after the conclusion of such
proceedings, where a notifcation has been issued under
AubCAectionE$! of section ,-$
4uring any period in which a settlement or award is in
operation, in respect of any of the matters covered by the
settlement or award. Secs!"","3
I)'ort&nt C*&r(2c&t(ons
Industr 1 has attained wider meaning than defned
e#cept for domestic employment, covers
from barber shops to big steel companies.
Sec!"#I!
-or$s Co))(ttee1Noint .ommittee with e5ual
number of employers and employees7
representatives for discussion of certain common
problems. Sec!3
Conc(*(&t(on1is an attempt by a third party in
helping to settle the disputes Sec!:
Adjud(c&t(on 1 ;abour .ourt, Industrial Tribunal or
+ational Tribunal to hear and decide the dispute.
Secs!9,9A , 9?
Po.er of L&bour Court to +(/e
A''ro'r(&te Re*(ef
;abour .ourt/Industrial Tribunal can
&odify the punishment of dismissal or
discharge of workmen and give
appropriate relief including
reinstatement. Sec!11A
R(+ht of & -or$)&n dur(n+
Pendenc of Proceed(n+s
(n H(+h Court
/mployer to pay last drawn wages
to reinstated workman when
proceedings challenging the award
of his reinstatement are pending
in the higher .ourts.
Persons ?ound b
Sett*e)ent
6hen in the course of conciliation
proceedings etc., all persons
working or joining subse5uently.
"therwise than in course of
settlement upon the parties to the
settlement. Sec!15
Per(od of O'er&t(on of
Sett*e)ents &nd
A.&rds
$ settlement for a period as
agreed by the parties, or
Period of si# months on
signing of settlement.
$n award for one year after
its enforcement. Sec!19
L& o7 , P&)ent of Co)'ens&t(on I
Cond(t(ons for L&(n+ o7
%ailure, refusal or inability of an employer to
provide work due to
Ahortage of coal, power or raw material.
$ccumulation of stocks.
<reakdown of machinery.
+atural calamity. Sec!"0<C
Not(ce of Ch&n+e
(, days by an employer to workmen
about changing the conditions of
service as provided in Ivth Achedule.
Sec!9A
6ithout giving to the employer notice of strike, as
hereinafter provided, within si# weeks before striking.
6ithin fourteen days of giving such notice.
<efore the e#piry of the date of strike specifed in any
such notice as aforesaid.
4uring the pendency of any conciliation proceedings
before a conciliation oDcer and seven days after the
conclusion of such proceedings.
4uring the pendency of conciliation proceedings
before a <oard and seven days after the conclusion of
such proceedings.
L& o7 Co)'ens&t(on
Payment of wages e#cept for
intervening weekly holiday
compensation *-I of total or
basic wages and 4$ for a
period of lay oM upto
ma#imum '* days in a year.
Sec!"0<C
Pr(or Per)(ss(on for L& o7
6hen there are more than ,--
workmen during proceeding ,(
months. Sec!(*C&
Retrench)ent of -or$)en Co)'ens&t(on , Cond(t(ons
6orkman must have worked for ('- days.
:etrenchment compensation G ,* days7 wages for every completed year to be calculated at last
drawn wages
"ne month7s notice or wages in lieu thereof.
:easons for retrenchment
.omplying with principle of Rlast come frst go7.
Pr(or Per)(ss(on b the
Ao/ern)ent for
Retrench)ent
6hen there are more than ,--
in =P E-- or more! workmen
during preceding ,( months.
Three months7 notice or wages
thereto.
%orm S$
.ompensation G ,* days7
wages. Sec! "0<N
Cond(t(ons of ser/(ce etc! to re)&(n unch&n+ed under cert&(n c(rcu)st&nces dur(n+ 'endenc of
'roceed(n+s
+ot to alter to the prejudice of workmen concerned the condition of service.
To seek /#press permission of the concerned authority by paying one month7s wages on
dismissal, discharge or punish a protected workman connected with the dispute.
To seek approval of the authority by paying one month7s wages before altering condition of
service, dismissing or discharging or punishing a workman. Sec!33
Cond(t(ons of ser/(ce etc! to re)&(n unch&n+ed under cert&(n c(rcu)st&nces dur(n+ 'endenc of
'roceed(n+s
+ot to alter to the prejudice of workmen concerned the condition of service.
To seek /#press permission of the concerned authority by paying one month7s wages on dismissal, discharge
or punish a protected workman connected with the dispute.
To seek approval of the authority by paying one month7s wages before altering condition of service, dismissing
or discharging or punishing a workman. Sec!33
Proh(b(t(on of unf&(r *&bour
'r&ct(ce e(ther b
e)'*oer or .or$)&n
or & tr&de un(on &s
st('u*&ted (n 2fth
schedu*e
<oth the employer and the =nion
C*osure of &n Endert&$(n+
8- days7 notice to the labour
authorities for intended closure in %orm
S$. Sec!"0DDA
Prior permission atleast ?- days before
in %orm " by the 0overnment when
there are ,-- ore more workmen
during preceding ,( months in =P E--
or more workmen! Sec!"0<O
PENALTIES
O7ence
.ommitting unfair labour practices
Illegal strike and lockCourts
Instigation etc. for illegal strike or lockCouts.
0iving fnancial aid to illegal strikes and lockCouts.
<reach of settlement or award
4isclosing confdential information pertaining to Aec.(,
.losure without 8- days7 notice under Aec.(* %%$
.ontravention of Aec.EE pertaining to change of conditions of
Aervice during pendency of dispute etc.
6hen no penally is provided for contravention
JPun(sh)ent
Imprisonment of upto 8 months or with fne upto :s.E,---.
Imprisonment upto one month or with fne upto :s.*-:s.,--- for lockC
out! or with both.
Imprisonment upto 8 months or with fne upto :s.,,---
Imprisonment for 8 months or with fne upto :s.,,---
Imprisonment upto 8 months or with fne."n continuity of oMence fne
upto:s.(-- per day
Imprisonment upto 8 months or with fne upto :s.,,---
Imprisonment upto 8 months or with fne upto :s.*,---
Imprisonment upto 8 months or fne upto :s.,,---. %ine upto :s.,--
Aec.(*C=
(8
(@
()
(?
E-
E,$
E,
A''*(c&b(*(t of
the Act
/very industrial
establishment
wherein ,-- or
more in many
Atates it is *- or
more!.
$ny industry
covered by
<ombay Industrial
:elations $ct,
,?'8.
Industrial
establishment
covered by &.P.
Industrial
/mployment
Atanding "rders!
$ct, ,?8,.
Sec! 1
;&tters to be 'ro/(ded (n St&nd(n+ orders
.lassifcation of workmen, e.g., whether permanent, temporary, apprentices,
probationers, or badlis.
&anner of intimating to workmen periods and hours of work, holidays, payC
days and wage rates.
Ahift working.
$ttendance and late coming.
.onditions of, procedure in applying for, and the authority which may grant,
leave and holidays.
:e5uirement to enter premises by certain gates, and liability to search.
.losing and reCopening of sections of the industrial establishments, and
temporary stoppages of work and the right and liabilities of the employer and
workmen arising therefrom.
Termination of employment, and the notice thereof to be given by employer
and workmen.
Auspension or dismissal for misconduct, and acts or omissions which
constitute misconduct.
&eans of redressal for workmen against unfair treatment or wrongful
e#actions by the employer or his agents or servants.
Add(t(on&* ;&tters
Aervice :ecord 1 &atters relating to service card, token tickets, certifcation of
service, change of residential address of workers and record of age
.onfrmation $ge of retirement Transfer &edical aid in case of $ccident
&edical /#amination Aecrecy /#clusive service.
Secs!"#+%, 3#"% &nd Ru*e "A
;ATERNIT@
?ENEDIT ACT, 1961
CHECK LIST
Object of the Act
To protect the dignity
of motherhood and
the dignity of a new
person7s birth by
providing for the full
and healthy
maintenance of the
woman and her child
at this important time
when she is not
working.
Co/er&+e of the Act
=pon all women employees either employed
directly or through contractor e#cept
domestic women employees employed in
mines, factories, plantations and also in
other establishments if the Atate
0overnment so decides. Therefore, if the
Atate 0overnment decides to apply this $ct
to women employees in shops and
commercial establishments, they also will
get the beneft of this $ct. <ihar, Punjab
2aryana, 6est <engal, =.P., "rissa and
$ndhra have done so.
Cond(t(ons for e*(+(b(*(t
of bene2ts
6omen indulging temporary
of unmarried are eligible for
maternity beneft when she
is e#pecting a child and has
worked for her employer for
at least )- days in the ,(
months immediately
proceeding the date of her
e#pected delivery Sec! 0!
Cond(t(ons for
Cert(2c&t(on of
St&nd(n+ Orders
/very matter to be
set out as per
Achedule and :ule
($.
The standing orders
to be in
conformity with
the provisions of
the $ct.
Sub)(ss(ons of
4r&ft St&nd(n+
Orders
6ithin si# months
from the date when
the $ct becomes
applicable to an
industrial
establishment. %ive
copies of the draft
Atanding "rders are
to be submitted to
the .ertifying
"Dcer under the
$ct.
Sec!3
%ailure of employer to submit draft Atanding "rders fne of :s.*--- and :s.(-- for every day on
continuation of oMence.
%ine of :s.,-- on contravention and on continuation of oMence :s.(* for every day.
Procedure for
Cert(2c&t(on of
St&nd(n+ Orders
.ertifying "Dcer to
forward a copy of draft
standing orders to the
trade union or in the
absence of union, to the
workmen of the industry.
The trade union or the
other representatives, as
the case may be, are to
be heard.
Sec!0
4&te of
O'er&t(on of
St&nd(n+
Orders
"n the date of
e#piry of E- days
from certifcation
or on the e#piry
of @ days from
authentication of
Atanding "rders.
Sec! 9
Post(n+ of St&nd(n+
Orders
The te#t of the
standing orders as
fnally certifed shall
prominently be posted
in /nglish or in the
language understood
by majority of workmen
on special board at or
near the entrance for
majority of workers.
Sec! 9
Te)'or&r
&''*(c&t(on of ;ode*
St&nd(n+ Orders
Temporary application
of mod standing orders
shall be deemed to be
adopted till the
standing orders as
submitted are certifed.
Sec!1"<A
P&)ent of Subs(stence A**o.&nce to the
Sus'ended -or$ers
$t the rate of ffty per cent, of the wages which the
workman was entitled to immediately proceeding the
date of such suspension, for the frst ninety days of
suspension.
$t the rate of seventyCfve percent of such wages for
the remaining period of suspension if the delay in the
completion of disciplinary proceedings against such
workman is not directly attributable to the conduct
such workman. Sec!1-<A
PENALTIES
;INI;E; -AAES ACT, 19:5
CHECK LIST
C&sh ?ene2ts
;eave with average pay for si# weeks before the delivery.
;eave with average pay for si# weeks after the delivery.
$ medical bonus of :s.(* if the employer does not provide free medical care to the
woman.
$n additional leave with pay up to one month if the woman shows proof of illness due to
the pregnancy, delivery, miscarriage, or premature birth.
In case of miscarriage, si# weeks leave with average pay from the date of miscarriage.
Non C&sh ?ene2tsCPr(/(*e+e
;ight work for ten weeks si# weeks plus one month! before the date of her e#pected
delivery, if she asks for it.
Two nursing breaks in the course of her daily work until the child is ,* months old.
+o discharge or dismissal while she is on maternity leave.
+o change to her disadvantage in any of the conditions of her employment while on
maternity leave.
Pregnant women discharged or dismissed may still claim maternity beneft from the
employer.
EGce't(on O 6omen dismissed for gross misconduct lose their right under the $ct for
&aternity <eneft
Cond(t(ons for e*(+(b(*(t of
bene2ts
Ten weeks before the date of
her e#pected delivery, she
may ask the employer to
give her light work for a
month. $t that time she
should produce a certifcate
that she is pregnant.
Ahe should give written notice
to the employer about seven
weeks before the date of her
delivery that she will be
absent for si# weeks before
and after her delivery. Ahe
should also name the person
to whom payment will be
made in case she can not
take it herself.
Ahe should take the payment
for the frst si# weeks before
she goes on leave.
Ahe will get payment for the si#
weeks after childCbirth within
') hours of giving proof that
she has had a child.
Ahe will be entitled to two
nursing breaks of ffteen
minutes each in the course
of her daily work till her child
is ffteen months old.
2er employer cannot discharge
her or change her conditions
of service while she is on
maternity leave.
Sec! 0!
Le&/e for ;(sc&rr(&+e
, Tubecto) O'er&t(on
;eave with wages at the rate of
maternity beneft, for a period of
si# weeks immediately following
the day of her miscarriage or her
medical termination of pregnancy.
/ntitled to leave with wages at the
rate of maternity beneft for a
period of two weeks immediately
following the day of her tubectomy
operation.
Le&/e for (**ness &r(s(n+ out of
're+n&nc etc! etc!
$ woman suMering from illness
arising our of pregnancy, delivery,
premature birth of child
&iscarriage, medical termination
of pregnancy or tubectomy
operation! be entitled, in addition
to the period of absence allowed
to her leave with wages at the
rate of maternity beneft for a
ma#imum period of one month.
Sec! 18
Proh(b(t(on of d(s)(ss&* dur(n+ &bsence of 're+n&nc
4ischarge or dismissal of a woman employed during or on account of such absence or to give notice or discharge or dismissal on such a day
that the notice will e#pire during such absence or to very her disadvantage.
4ischarge or dismissal during or on account of such absence or to give notice of discharge or dismissal on such a day that the notice will
e#pire during such absence, or to vary to her disadvantage any of the conditions of her service.
$t the time during her pregnancy, if the woman but for such discharge or dismissal would have been entitled to maternity beneft or medical
bonus, etc.
+ot barred in case of dismissal for cross misconduct. Sec!
D&(*ure to 4(s'*&
EGtr&ct of Act
Imprisonment may
e#tend to one year
or fne.
Dorfe(ture of )&tern(t bene2t
If permitted by her employer to absent herself under the provisions of section 8 for
any period during such authoriLed absence, she shall forfeit her claim to the
maternity beneft for such period.
%or discharging or dismissing such a woman during or on account of her absence
from work, the employer shall be punishable with imprisonment which shall not be
less than E months, but it will e#tend to one year and will fnd, but not e#ceeding
:s.*,---. Sec! 15
Object of the Act
To provide for f#ing
minimum rates of
wages in certain
employments
D(G&t(on of ;(n()u) R&tes of -&+es
The appropriate government to f# minimum rates of wages. The
employees employed in para , or < of Achedule either at ( or either part of
notifcation u/s (@.
To make review at such intervals not e#ceeding fve years the minimum
rates or so f#ed and revised the minimum rates.
Ao/ern)ent c&n &*so 2G ;(n()u) -&+es for
Time work Piece work at piece rate Piece work for the purpose of
securing to such employees on a time work basis "vertime work done by
employees for piece work or time rate workers.
PENALITIES O7ence Pun(sh)ent
Sec! "8
%or paying less than minimum
rates of wages
Imprisonment upto 8 months
or with fne upto :s.*--/C
%or contravention of any provisions
pertaining to f#ing hours for
normal working day etc.
Imprisonment upto 8 months
or with fne upto :s.*--/C
A$;/A P:"&"TI"+ /&P;"F//A
."+4ITI"+A
"% A/:9I./! $.T, ,?@8 > T2/ :=;/A
CHECKLIST
;(n()u) R&tes of
-&+es
Auch as <asic rates of
wages etc. 9ariable 4$
and 9alue of other
concessions etc. Sec! :
Procedure for 2G(n+
&nd re/(s(n+ ;(n()u)
R&tes of -&+es
$ppointing .ommittee
issue of +otifcation etc.
Sec! 0
D(G(n+ Hours for
Nor)&* -or$(n+
Ahall constitute a
normal working day
inclusive of one or
more specifed
intervals.
To provide for a day
of rest in every
period of seven days
with remuneration.
To provide for
payment for work on
a day of rest at a rate
not less than the
overtime rate.. Sec!
13
O/ert()e
To be f#ed by the hour, by
the day or by such a longer
wageCperiod works on any
day in e#cess of the number
of hours constituting normal
working day.
Payment for every hour or for
part of an hour so worked in
e#cess at the overtime rate
double of the ordinary rate of
,Q times or for agriculture
labour! Sec!
0
Co)'os(t(on of
Co))(ttee
:epresentation of
employer and
employee in schedule
employer in e5ual
number and
independent persons
not e#ceeding ,/E
rd
or
its total number one
such person to be
appointed by the
.hairman.
P&)ent of
;(n()u)
R&tes of
-&+es
/mployer to pay to
every employee
engated in schedule
employment at a rate
not less than minimum
rates of wages as f#ed
by +otifcation by not
making deduction
other than prescribed.
Sec!1"
-&+es of .or$ers .ho .or$s for *ess th&n
nor)&* .or$(n+ d&s
Aave as otherwise hereinafter provided, be entitled
to receive wages in respect of work done by him
on that day as if he had worked for a full normal
working day.
Sec!10
-&+es for t.o c*&ss of .or$
6here an employee does two or more
classes of work to each of which a
diMerent minimum rate of wages is
applicable, wages at not less than the
minimum rate in respect of each such
class. Sec! 16
;&(nten&nce of re+(sters &nd records
:egister of D(nes 1 %orm I :ule (,'!
$nnual Returns 1 %orm III :ule (, 'C$!
:egister for O/ert()e 1 %orm I9 :ule (*
:egister of -&+es1%orm B, -&+es s*('1%orm BI, ;uster Ro**1%orm 9
:ule (8
:epresentation of register 1 for three year :ule (8C$
;(n()u) t()e r&te .&+es for '(ece
.or$
+ot less than minimum rates wages
as f#ed .
C*&()s b e)'*oees
To be fled by before authority constituted under the $ct within 6
months.
.ompensation upto 10 times on under or nonCpayment of wages
Object of the Act
To regulate certain conditions of service of sales promotion employees in certain establishments.
Object of the Act
To regulate certain conditions of service of sales promotion employees in certain establishments.
T:$4/ =+I"+A $.T, ,?(8
CHECKLIST
A''*(c&b(*(t of the Act
6hole of India with eMect
from 8.E.,?@8
A''*(c&b(*(t of other
Acts
6orkmen7s
.ompensation $ct, ,?(E
Industrial 4isputes $ct,
,?'@
&inimum 6ages $ct,
,?')
&aternity <eneft $ct,
;&(nten&nce of re+(ster
$ register of sales
promotion employees in
%orm <.
Aervice <ooks for every
employee in %orm .
$ register of service
books in %orm 4
;eave account of each
employee in %orm /.
Sec! 9 Ru*e "3
-&+es for .ee$* d& of
rest
/ntitled to wages on weekly
days of rest as if he
was on duty.
Ru*e 9
AKG(n+ of ho*(d&s to
*e&/e
Premi#ing or suD#ing of
any leave not
1u&r&nt(ne *e&/e
=pto E- days on the
recommendations of
authorised medical
attendant or Public
2ealth "Dcer.
Le&/e
/arned leave and cash
compensation on earned leave not
availed of.
"n full wages for not less than ,/,,
th
of the period spent on duty.
;eave on medical .ertifcate
"n oneChalf of the waves for
not less than ,/,)
th
of the period of
service.
.ashable on voluntary
relin5uishment or termination other
;&G()u) *()(t u'to
.h(ch e&rned *e&/e
.an be accumulated ,)-
days of which the
employee can avail
himself ?- days at a time.
/ncashment of leave ,(-
days.
Sec!1:
Issue of A''o(nt)ent
Letter (n Dor) A
6ithin three
months from the
commencement of the
$ct and in other case on
appointment.
Sec!0 Ru*e ""
Nu)ber of ho*(d&s (n & e&r
18 (n c&*end&r e&r
Ru*e :
Co)'ens&tor ho*(d&s
6ithin E- days of the day when he was
re5uired to work. Ru*e
0
A''*(c&t(on for *e&/e
6hen other than casual leave, not less
than one month before
commencement of leave e#cept for
urgent or unforeseen circumstances.
Ru*e 9
Ho*(d&s (nter/en(n+ dur(n+ the
'er(od of *e&/e
/#cept casual leave grantged or day of
weekly rest, other holidays shall
be part of leave.
Ru*e 1"
EGtr&ord(n&r *e&/e
$t the discretion of the employer
Ru*e 19
PENALT@
"n contravention of provisions relating to R;eave7 Issue of $ppointment ;etter
or &aintenance of :egisters fne upto :s.,---
Sec! 9
-&+es for ho*(d&s
To be entitled for wages on
all holidays as if he was on
duty.
Ru*e 6
Record(n+ of re&son for
refus&* or
'ost'one)ent of
*e&/e!
Ru*e 18
;ed(c&* *e&/e
"n production of medical
certifcate.
Ru*e 10
C&su&* *e&/e
,* days in a calendar year.
Ru*e 10
Object of the Act
To provide for the registration of Trade =nion and in certain respects
to defne the law relating to registered Trade =nions
Object of the Act
To provide for the registration of Trade =nion and in certain respects
to defne the law relating to registered Trade =nions
Re+(str&t(on of tr&de En(on
$ny 9 or more members of a trade union may, by
subscribing their names to the rules of the trade union
and its compliance.
There should be at least 18=, or 188 of the workCmen,
whichever is less, engaged or employed in the
establishment or industry with which it is connected.
It has on the date of making application not less than 9
persons as its members, who are workmen engaged or
employed in the establishment or industry with which it
is connected.
Re+(str&t(on of tr&de En(on
$ny 9 or more members of a trade union may, by
subscribing their names to the rules of the trade union
and its compliance.
There should be at least 18=, or 188 of the workCmen,
whichever is less, engaged or employed in the
establishment or industry with which it is connected.
It has on the date of making application not less than 9
persons as its members, who are workmen engaged or
employed in the establishment or industry with which it
is connected.
Re+(str&t(on of tr&de En(on
Prescribed form with following details.
+ames, occupations and address of the
members7 place of work.
$ddress of its head oDce3 and
+ames, ages, addresses and occupations of
its oDce bearers.
Sec! 0
Re+(str&t(on of tr&de En(on
Prescribed form with following details.
+ames, occupations and address of the
members7 place of work.
$ddress of its head oDce3 and
+ames, ages, addresses and occupations of
its oDce bearers.
Sec! 0
P$F&/+T "% <"+=A $.T, ,?8* > T2/
:=;/A
CHECKLIST
;(n()u) reLu(re)ents for
)e)bersh(' of tr&de
un(on
+ot less than 18=, or 188
of the workmen, whichever is
less,
subject to a minimum of 9,
engaged or employed in an
establishments etc.
Sec! 9A
;(n()u) reLu(re)ents for
)e)bersh(' of tr&de
un(on
+ot less than 18=, or 188
of the workmen, whichever is
less,
subject to a minimum of 9,
engaged or employed in an
establishments etc.
Sec! 9A
C&nce**&t(on of
re+(str&t(on
If the certifcate has been
obtained by fraud or
mistake or it has ceased to
e#ist or has wilfully
contravened any provision
of this $ct.
If it ceases to have the
re5uisite number of
members.
Sec! 18
C&nce**&t(on of
re+(str&t(on
If the certifcate has been
obtained by fraud or
mistake or it has ceased to
e#ist or has wilfully
contravened any provision
of this $ct.
If it ceases to have the
re5uisite number of
members.
Sec! 18
Cr()(n&* cons'(r&c (n tr&de
d(s'utes
+o oDce bearer or member of a
registered trade union shall be liable to
punishment under sub section (! of
conspiracy u/s ,(-< of IP. in respect of
any agreement made between the
members for the purpose of furthering
any such object of the Trade =nion.
Sec! 19
Cr()(n&* cons'(r&c (n tr&de
d(s'utes
+o oDce bearer or member of a
registered trade union shall be liable to
punishment under sub section (! of
conspiracy u/s ,(-< of IP. in respect of
any agreement made between the
members for the purpose of furthering
any such object of the Trade =nion.
Sec! 19
4(sLu&*(2c&t(on of oKce be&rers
of Tr&de En(on
If one has not attained the age of 15 years.
.onviction for an oMence involving moral
turpitude.
+ot applicable when 0 years have elapsed.
Sec! "1<A
4(sLu&*(2c&t(on of oKce be&rers
of Tr&de En(on
If one has not attained the age of 15 years.
.onviction for an oMence involving moral
turpitude.
+ot applicable when 0 years have elapsed.
Sec! "1<A
Returns
$nnually to the :egistrar, on or before such date as may
be prescribed, a general statement, audited in the
prescribed manner, of all receipts and e#penditure of
every registered Trade =nion during the year ending on
the 31
st
4ece)ber!
Sec! "5
Returns
$nnually to the :egistrar, on or before such date as may
be prescribed, a general statement, audited in the
prescribed manner, of all receipts and e#penditure of
every registered Trade =nion during the year ending on
the 31
st
4ece)ber!
Sec! "5
Pen&*t(es O7ence Pun(sh)ent
ECs 31
%or making false entry in or
any omission in general
statement re5uired for
sending returns.
%or making false entry in the
form.
%ine upto :s.*--. "n
continuing default, additional
fault, :s.* for each week not
e#ceeding :s.*-!.
%ine upto :s.*--.
ECs 3"
Aupplying false information
regarding Trade =nion
%ine upto :s.(--.
A''*(c&b(*(t of Act
/very factory where in 18 or more persons are
employed with the aid of power or
$n establishment in which "8 or more persons are
employed without the aid of power on any day during
an accounting year
Est&b*(sh)ent
/stablishment includes
4epartments,
undertakings and
branches, etc.
Se'&r&te est&b*(sh)ent
If proft and loss accounts
are prepared and
maintained in respect of
any such department or
undertaking or branch,
then such department or
undertaking or branch is
treated as a separate
establishment.
Sec!3
Co)'ut&t(on of &/&(*&b*e sur'*us
Income ta# and direct ta#es as
payable.
4epreciation as per section E( of
Income Ta# $ct.
4evelopment rebate, investment or
development allowance.
Sec!0
Co)'onents of
?onus
Aalary or wages
includes dearness
allowance but no other
allowances e.g. overC
time, house rent,
incentive or
PENALT@
%or contravention of any provision of the $ct or the
:ule
=pto 8 months or with fne upto :s.,---.
Sec!"5
PA@;ENT OD
ARATEIT@
$.T, ,?@( > T2/ :=;/A
CHECKLIST
Co)'ut&t(on of +ross
'ro2t
%or banking company, as
per %irst Achedule.
"thers, as per
Aecond Achedule
Sec!:
E*(+(b*e E)'*oees
/mployees drawing wages
upto :s.E*-- per month or
less.
Dor c&*cu*&t(on
'ur'oses Rs!"088
'er )onth
)&G()u) .(** be
t&$en e/en (f &n
e)'*oee (s
dr&.(n+ u'to
Rs!3088 'er )onth!
Sec!1"
+oteO The proposal to
enhance the e#isting
ceiling of :s.E*-- is under
active consideration by
4(sLu&*(2c&t(on , 4educt(on of ?onus
"n dismissal of an employee for
%raud3 or
riotous or violent behaviour while on the premises of the
establishment3 or
theft, misappropriation or sabotage of any property of the
establishment or
&isconduct of causing fnancial loss to the /mployer to the
e#tent that bonus can be deducted for that year.
Secs! 9 , 15!
E*(+(b(*(t of ?onus
$n employee will be entitled
only when he has worked
for 38 working days in that
year.
Sec! 5
P&)ent of ;(n()u) ?onus
5!33= of the salary or
:s.,-- on completion of *
years after ,
st
$ccounting year
even if there is no proft!
Sec!18
Sec! 5
T()e L()(t for
P&)ent of ?onus
6ithin ) months from the
close of accounting y ear.
Sec! ,?
Set<o7 &nd
Set<on
$s per Achedule I9.
Sec! 10
;&(nten&nce of Re+(sters &nd Records etc!
$ register showing the computation of the &**oc&b*e sur'*us referred to in clause '! of section (, in
form $.
$ register showing the set<on &nd set<o7 of the allocable surplus, under section ,*, in form <
$ register showing the details of the &)ount of bonus due to each of the employees, the
deductions under section ,@ and ,) and the amount actually disbursed, in form ..
Sec!"6, Ru*e :
$ct not applicable to certain employees of ;I., 0eneral Insurance, 4ock Fards, :ed .ross, =niversities
> /ducational Institutions, .hambers of .ommerce, Aocial 6elfare Institutions, <uilding .ontractors,
etc. etc. Sec!3"!
Sec!
1
A''*(c&b(*(t
/very factory,
mine, oil feld,
plantation, port,
railways,
company, shop,
establishment or
educational
institutions
employing ,- or
more employees
A''*(c&b(*(t
/very factory,
mine, oil feld,
plantation, port,
railways,
company, shop,
establishment or
educational
institutions
employing ,- or
more employees
Sec!
"#s%
-&+es for
C&*cu*&t(on
G ,* days7
wages for every
completed year
as if the month
comprises of (8
days at the last
drawn wages.
-&+es for
C&*cu*&t(on
G ,* days7
wages for every
completed year
as if the month
comprises of (8
days at the last
drawn wages.
Sec!
"#e%
P$F&/+T "% 6$0/A $.T, ,?E8
CHECKLIST
C&*cu*&t(on
Se&son&*
e)'*oee
G @ days7
wages for
every
completed
year of
service.
C&*cu*&t(on
Se&son&*
e)'*oee
G @ days7
wages for
every
completed
year of
service.
Sec!
1
C&*cu*&t(on
P(ece<
r&ted
e)'*oee
G ,* days
wages for
every
completed
year on an
average of E
months7
wages
C&*cu*&t(on
P(ece<
r&ted
e)'*oee
G ,* days
wages for
every
completed
year on an
average of E
months7
wages
1u&*(f(n+
'er(od
"n rendering of
* years7 service,
either
termination,
resignation or
retirement.
1u&*(f(n+
'er(od
"n rendering of
* years7 service,
either
termination,
resignation or
retirement.
E)'*oee
$ll employees
irrespective of
status or
salary
/ntitlement
"n completion
of fve years7
service e#cept
in case of
death or
disablement
E)'*oee
$ll employees
irrespective of
status or
salary
/ntitlement
"n completion
of fve years7
service e#cept
in case of
death or
disablement
Ru*e
:
4(s'*& of
Not(ce
"n conspicuous
place at the main
entrance in
/nglish language
or the language
understood by
majority of
employees of the
factory, etc.
4(s'*& of
Not(ce
"n conspicuous
place at the main
entrance in
/nglish language
or the language
understood by
majority of
employees of the
factory, etc.
Sec!6
Ru*e 6
No)(n&t(on
To be obtained
by employer
after e#piry of
one year7s
service, in %orm
R%7
No)(n&t(on
To be obtained
by employer
after e#piry of
one year7s
service, in %orm
R%7
Sec!
:#3%
;&G()u)
Ce(*(n+
Rs!18,88,8
88
;&G()u)
Ce(*(n+
Rs!18,88,8
88
Ru*e
9
;ode of
'&)ent
.ash or, if so
desired, by
<ank 4raft or
.he5ue
;ode of
'&)ent
.ash or, if so
desired, by
<ank 4raft or
.he5ue
Ru*e
9
Pen&*t(es
Imprisonment for
8 months or fne
upto :s.,-,---
for avoiding to
make payment
by making false
stateCment or
representa Ction.
Imprisonment not
less than E
months and upto
one year with
fne on default in
complyCing with
the provisions of
$ct or :ules.
Pen&*t(es
Imprisonment for
8 months or fne
upto :s.,-,---
for avoiding to
make payment
by making false
stateCment or
representa Ction.
Imprisonment not
less than E
months and upto
one year with
fne on default in
complyCing with
the provisions of
$ct or :ules.
Sec!5
Ru*e 5
Reco/er of
Ar&tu(t
To apply within
E- days in
%orm I when
not paid within
E- days
Reco/er of
Ar&tu(t
To apply within
E- days in
%orm I when
not paid within
E- days
Sec!
:#6%
Dorfe(ture of Ar&tu(t
"n termination of an
employee for moral
turpitude or riotous or
disorderly behaviour.
6holly or partially for
wilfully causing loss,
destruction of property
etc.
Dorfe(ture of Ar&tu(t
"n termination of an
employee for moral
turpitude or riotous or
disorderly behaviour.
6holly or partially for
wilfully causing loss,
destruction of property
etc.
Sec!
13
Protect(on of
Ar&tu(t
.an7t be
attached in
e#ecution of
any decree
Protect(on of
Ar&tu(t
.an7t be
attached in
e#ecution of
any decree
A''*(c&b(*(t of Act
%actory industrial
/stablishment
Tramway service or motor
transport service engaged in
carrying passengers or good
or both by road for hire or
reward. $ir transport
service 4ock, 6harf or Netty
Inland vessel, mechanically
propelled
&ine, 5uarry or oilCfeld
Plantation
Object of the Act
To regulate the payment of wages of
certain classes of employed persons
Object of the Act
To regulate the payment of wages of
certain classes of employed persons
-&+es to be '&(d (n
current co(ns
or currenc
notes
$ll wages shall be paid
in current coins or
currency notes or in
both.
$fter obtaining the
authoriLation, either by
che5ue or by crediting
the wages in employee7s
T()e of '&)ent of .&+es
The wages of every person employed
be paid.
6hen less than ,--- persons are
employed shall be paid before the
e#piry of the @
th
day of the following
month.
6hen more than ,--- workers, before
the e#piry of the ,-
th
day of the
following month.
Sec! 0
6":T&/+7A ."&P/+A$TI"+
$.T, ,?(E
CHECKLIST
Co/er&+e of E)'*oees
4rawing average wage upto
:s.8*-- pm as amended w.e.f.
8.?.-*.
D(nes &s 'rescr(bed b
+ot to imposed unless the
employer is given an
opportunity to show cause
To record in the register
Sec!5
4educt(ons for ser/(ce
rendered
6hen accommodation amenity
or service has been accepted
by the employee.
Sec!11
"n contravention of A.* e#cept subCsec.'!, A.@, A.)
e#cept As.)!, A.?, A.,- e#cept As.(! and Aecs.,, to
,E.
%ine not less than :s.,--- which may e#tend to
:s.*---. "n subse5uent conviction fne not less
than :s.*---, may e#tend to :s.,-,---. "n
contravention A.', A.*'!, A8, A.))!, A.,-(! or A.(*
fne not less than :s.,---. 1 may e#tend to
:s.*---. "n subse5uent "n conviction fne not
less.
%or failing to maintain registers or records3 or
6ilfully refusing or without lawful e#cuse
neglecting to furnish information or return3 or
6ilfully furnishing or causing to be furnished any
information or return which he knows to be false or
:efusing to answer or wilfully giving a false answer
to any 5uestion necessary for obtaining any
information re5uired to be furnished under this
$ct.
%ine which shall not be less than :s.,--- but may
e#tend to :s.*--- 1 "n record conviction fne not
less than :s.*---, may e#tend to :s.,-,---.
%or second or subse5uent conviction, fne not less
than :s.*--- but may e#tend to :s.,-,---
6ilfully obstructing an Inspector in the discharge
of his duties under this $ct3 or
:efusing or wilfully neglecting to aMord an
Inspector any reasonable facility for making any
entry, inspection etc.
6ilfully refusing to produce on the demand of an
inspector any register or other document kept in
pursuance of this $ct3 or preventing any person for
appearance etc.
%ine not less than :s.,--- e#tendable
=pto :s.*--- 1 "n subse5uent conviction fne
not less than :s.*--- 1 may e#tent to :s.,-,---
"n conviction for any oMence and again guilty of
.ontravention of same provision.
Imprisonment not less than one month e#tendable
upto si# months and fne not less than :s.(---
4educt(on )&de fro) .&+es
4eductions such as, fne, deduction for
amenities and services supplied by the
employer, advances paid, over
payment of wages, loan, granted for
houseCbuilding or other purposes,
income ta# payable, in pursuance of
the order of the .ourt, P%
contributions, cooperative societies,
premium for ;ife Insurance,
contribution to any fund constituted by
employer or a trade union, recovery of
losses, /AI contributions etc.etc.
4educt(on for d&)&+e or *oss
%or default or negligence of an
employee resulting into loss. Ahow
cause notice has to be given to the
4educt(on for
&bsence fro)
dut(es for
un&uthor(sed
&bsence
$bsence for whole or
any part of the day 1
If ten or more persons
absent without
reasonable cause,
deduction of wages upto
) days.
Sec! 9
A''*(c&b(*(t

$ll over India

Sec!1
Co/er&+e of -or$)en
$ll workers irrespective of their
status or salaries either directly or
through contractor or a person
recruited to work abroad. Sec!1#3%
E)'*oer6s *(&b(*(t to '&
co)'ens&t(on to & .or$)&n
"n death or personal injury resulting
into total or partial disablement or
occupational disease caused to a
workman arising out of and during
the course of employment.
Sec!3
A)ount of co)'ens&t(on
6here death of a workman results from the injury
$n amount e5ual to ffty per cent of the monthly
wages of the deceased workman multiplied by the
relevant factor on an amount of eighty thousand rupees,
whichever is more.
6here permanent total disablement results from the injury.
$n amount e5ual to si#ty per cent of the monthly
wages of the injured workman multiplied by the relevant
factor or an amount of ninety thousand rupees,
whichever is more
Procedure for c&*cu*&t(on
H(+her the &+e I Lo.er the co)'ens&t(on
:elevant factor specifed in second column of Achedule I9
giving slabs depending upon the age of the concerned
workman.
/#ample O In case of death.
6ages :s.E--- P& $ge (E years
%actor as schedule I9 :s.,?.?*
-hen &n e)'*oee (s not *(&b*e
for co)'ens&t(on
In respect of any injury which does
result in the total or partial
disablement of the workman for a
period e#ceeding three days.
In respect of any injury, not
resulting in death or permanent
total disablement caused by an
accident which is directly
attributable toC
The workman having been at the
time thereof under the inUuence of
drink or drugs, or
6illful disobedience of the
workman to an order e#pressly
given, or to a rule e#pressly
framed, for the purpose of
securing the safety of workmen, or
6illful removal or disregard by the
workman of any safety guard or
other device which he knew to
have been provided for the
purpose of securing the safety of
-&+es
6hen the monthly wages
are more than :s.'--- per
month it will be deemed
:s.'---.
Sec!: EGh!b
Not(ce
Acc(dent
$s soon as
Practicable
Sec! 18
Re'ort of &cc(dent
Ru*e 11 Dor) EE
:eport of fatal $ccident and Aerious Injury within @ days to
the .ommissioner not application when /AI $ct applies!.
Sec!18?
?&r u'on contr&ct(n+ out
$ny workman relin5uishing his right
for personal injury not permissible.
Sec!1:
PENALT@
In case of default by employer
4eposit of .ompensation
*-I of the compensation amount H interest to be paid to the
workman or his dependents as the case may be.
6ithin one month with the .ompensation .ommissioner
Sec!:A