Introduction The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (CLRA Act) governs the employment of contract labour in India. To improve the ease of doing business, simplify compliance procedures, and reduce unnecessary litigation, the Government of Uttar Pradesh introduced the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2017, which received Presidential assent on…
What is the Minimum Wages Act, 1948? The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is one of the most important labour laws in India, enacted to protect workers from exploitation by ensuring they receive fair wages for their work. The Act empowers both the Central and State Governments to fix and revise minimum wages for scheduled employments,…
Complete Guide for Employers & Employees | Salary Structure & Compliance Introduction The 50% Wage Rule under the Labour Codes in India has become an important issue for employers, HR professionals, payroll teams and employees while reviewing salary structures and statutory compliance. The rule is associated with the revised definition of “wages” under Section 2(y)…
Labour Codes Compliance in India: Everything Employers Need to Know India’s labour law landscape has undergone one of the most significant reforms in recent decades with the consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes. These reforms aim to simplify compliance, improve ease of doing business, enhance worker welfare, and establish a uniform…
A Complete Guide to Managing Statutory Liability in India Category: Labour Law Compliance | Contract Labour | EPF | ESI | Principal Employer | Corporate Governance In today’s business environment, outsourcing and contract staffing have become integral to operations across industries such as manufacturing, construction, logistics, IT, retail, healthcare, and facility management. While contractors are…
Running payroll in India is not limited to calculating salaries and transferring funds to employees. Employers must comply with various labour laws, tax regulations, social security obligations, and statutory filing requirements. Failure to comply with payroll laws can result in penalties, legal disputes, and reputational risks. This comprehensive payroll compliance checklist will help businesses, HR…
Understanding the Legal Position on Performance Incentives With the introduction of India’s new labour codes, employers and HR professionals have been grappling with an important question: Do performance-based incentives form part of “wages” under the Labour Codes? The issue gained attention after the Ministry of Labour and Employment released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying that…
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