Labour Compliance Checklist
Applicable labour law checklist based on employee count and establishment type. PF, ESI, PT, Minimum Wages, POSH, Gratuity, Contract Labour with penalties.
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13 pendingPF Monthly Deposit & ECR
EPF & MP Act, 1952
15th of following month
12% interest + damages up to 25% + prosecution
ESI Monthly Deposit
ESI Act, 1948
15th of following month
12% interest p.a.
PT Enrollment & Monthly/Quarterly Payment
Professional Tax (State)
Varies by state (monthly/quarterly)
Applicable in: Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, WB, TN and others
Varies by state; typically 10%–2% p.m.
Minimum Wages Compliance & Register
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Ongoing — pay day compliance
₹500 first offence; ₹1,000 repeat + imprisonment
Salary Payment — 7th/10th of month
Payment of Wages Act, 1936
7th (≤1000 emp); 10th (>1000 emp)
Wages ≤ ₹24,000/month under the Act
Up to ₹7,500 per violation
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) & Annual Report
POSH Act, 2013
Annual report to District Officer by Jan 31
₹50,000 first offence; ₹1,00,000 + licence cancellation repeat
Shops & Establishments Registration Renewal
Shops & Establishments Act (State)
Varies by state (usually Dec 31 or Mar 31)
Varies by state
Principal Employer Registration & Contractor Licence
Contract Labour (R&A) Act, 1970
Before engaging contract labour; annual renewal
If using ≥20 contract workers
₹1,000 + 3 months imprisonment
PF Registration (Udyam/EPFO)
EPF & MP Act, 1952
Within 30 days of reaching 20 employees
Damages 5%–25% of dues + prosecution
ESI Registration
ESI Act, 1948
Within 15 days of reaching 10 employees
For wages ≤ ₹21,000/month
₹5,000 + interest 12%
Maternity Benefit Compliance
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
On employee's maternity
26 weeks paid leave for first 2 children
₹5,000 + 3 months imprisonment
Gratuity Compliance & Notice to Controlling Authority
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
On employment 5+ years & separation
15/26 days salary × years of service
10% interest for delayed payment
No employment of child / adolescent in hazardous work
Child Labour (P&R) Act, 1986
Ongoing
₹20,000–₹50,000 + 6 months to 2 years imprisonment
Applicability thresholds refer to total workers including contract workers. PT rates and Shops & Establishments Act requirements vary by state — verify state-specific notifications. This checklist covers central laws; state-level labour laws may add additional compliances.
For general guidance only. Consult your CA for advice specific to your situation.