LABOUR LAW COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
Registrations, registers, returns and statutory obligations
Registrations
- ☐ Shop & Establishment / Factory registration
- ☐ EPF and ESIC registration
- ☐ Professional Tax registration (state)
- ☐ Contract Labour registration / licence, if applicable
Wages & Working Conditions
- ☐ Pay at least the notified minimum wages
- ☐ Disburse wages by the stipulated pay date
- ☐ Maintain working hours, overtime and weekly-off rules
- ☐ Pay statutory bonus to eligible employees
- ☐ Provide gratuity on eligible separations
Registers & Records
- ☐ Maintain register of employees and wages
- ☐ Maintain attendance, leave and overtime registers
- ☐ Maintain fine, deduction and advance registers
- ☐ Issue appointment letters and wage slips
Returns & Displays
- ☐ File periodic labour returns on time
- ☐ Display statutory abstracts and notices
- ☐ Display working hours, weekly-off and holiday list
- ☐ Comply with Equal Remuneration and Maternity Benefit rules
- ☐ Keep records ready for inspection
Note: Applicability varies by state and headcount; verify obligations under the relevant state rules and the new Labour Codes as notified.