1. Code on Wages, 2019 – Timely Salary Payment & Minimum Wages
Employees must be paid before the 7th of the following month.
No unauthorized salary deductions.
2. Payment of Wages Act, 1936 – Salary Slips Are Mandatory
All employees must receive monthly salary slips.
Salaries should be paid via bank transfer or cheque, not in cash.
3. Shops & Establishments Act – Working Hours & Leave Policies
Maximum 9 hours/day, 48 hours/week.
Weekly offs and public holidays must be provided.
4. Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act, 1952 – Retirement Benefits
Applicable to companies with 20+ employees.
Employer & employee contribute 12% each.
5. Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 – Health & Insurance Benefits
Mandatory for companies with 10+ employees.
Covers medical, maternity, and disability benefits.
6. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 – 26 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave
No termination during maternity leave.
Nursing breaks must be provided for new mothers.
7. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 – Gratuity for Long-Term Service
Employees completing 5+ years are eligible for gratuity.
Formula: (Last basic Salary × 15 Days × No. of Years) / 26.
Payment must be made within 30 days of resignation.
8. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 – Protection Against Wrongful Termination
Employees must receive a 1-month notice or compensation.
Mass layoffs require government approval.
9. Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 – Workplace Safety
Companies with 10+ employees must have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
Strict action against workplace harassment.
10. Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 – Contract Worker Rights
Companies employing 20+ contract workers must register.
Contract workers must receive minimum wages and benefits.
11. Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 – Workplace Injury Compensation
Employers must provide compensation for work-related injuries.
12. Full & Final Settlement – Relieving & Experience Letters
Employers must clear all dues within 30 days of an employee’s resignation.
These laws ensure fair treatment, safety, and compliance in the workplace.