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Contract Labor Act

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 is a labor law in India that regulates the employment of contract labor in certain establishments and provides for the abolition of contract labor in certain circumstances. The act applies to establishments that employ 20 or more workers and to the contractors who employ contract labor in such establishments.

 

The act provides for the registration of establishments and contractors, and for the regulation of the conditions of work and welfare of contract workers. The act also provides for the abolition of contract labor in certain circumstances where the contractor's work can be performed by the regular workmen of the establishment.

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Benefits

  1. Regulation of conditions of work: The act provides for regulations on working hours, leave, overtime, and other conditions of work for contract labor.

  2. Welfare measures: The act provides for the provision of welfare measures such as canteen, rest room, and first aid facilities for contract labor.

  3. Payment of wages: The act provides for the payment of wages to contract labor at intervals not exceeding one month.

  4. Safety measures: The act provides for the provision of safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment for contract labor.

  5. Abolition of contract labor: In certain circumstances, the act provides for the abolition of contract labor and for the employment of regular workers in the establishment instead.

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Our Services

  • Obtaining Labour Licence for Contractor

  • Registering Principal Employer

  • Managing correspondence and liaison with Government Authorities

  • Maintaining records and Registers as per the Act

  • Filing of Returns and compliance as per the Act

  • Providing assistance during Inspection and Audit

  • Offering Consultancy on day to day matters related to the Contract Labour Act.

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