Practical Impact
Registration and Licensing
- •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