•Single registration within 60 days of applicability
•Common license for factory, contract labour, beedi establishments
•Work-specific licenses for contractors (project-based)
•Online registration through single-window portal
Contract Labour Management
•50-worker threshold for registration requirement
•Cannot engage contract labour in core activities (with 3 exceptions)
•Principal employer responsible for wage payment if contractor defaults
•Maintain separate registers for contract workers
•Equal welfare facilities for contract workers
Working Hours and Welfare
•8-hour workday maximum (reduced from 10.5 hours)
•Overtime at 2x wages with worker consent
•Canteen mandatory for 100+ workers
•Crèche mandatory where 50+ women employed
•Annual health checkup for hazardous processes
Women Employment
•Women permitted in all establishments for all types of work
•Night shift (7 PM - 6 AM) permitted with safeguards
•Must ensure safety, security, and transportation
•Woman's consent required for night work
•No discrimination in recruitment or wages
Migrant Worker Compliance
•Annual journey allowance (not one-time)
•Portal registration for inter-state migrants
•Toll-free helpline access
•Portable benefits across states
•Equal treatment with local workers