Labour laws in India are a complex framework aimed at protecting workers' rights, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and social security benefits. Compliance with these laws is mandatory for employers in India to avoid penalties and legal challenges.
Here are the key points:
- Factories Act, 1948: Regulates working hours to ensure workers are not overworked, and also aims to ensure the health and safety of workers.
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Ensures that workers in the organized sector are paid a minimum wage.
- Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972:Requires the payment of gratuity to employees who leave after five years.
- Equal Remuneration Act, 1976:Ensures that men and women are paid equally and prevents discrimination.
- Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970: Requires the provision of habitable housing and other facilities for labour.
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013: Prevents sexual harassment at the workplace for women.
Failure to comply with these laws can result in penalties, legal suits, or even suspension of business operations.
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