Curious About Odisha's Labor Laws? Let's Discuss Minimum Wages and Benefits

Inquiry on Odisha State Labor Laws

Are there any separate state labor laws for Odisha? If so, could you please provide details on the minimum wages, ESI Act, maternity benefits, and the Gratuity Act?

With regards,
Suchitra

The Minimum Wages Act varies from state to state, so please refer to your area labor inspector. They will provide advice on the same.

Central Acts: ESI, EPF, Gratuity, and Maternity

Regarding ESI, EPF, Gratuity, and Maternity, these are central acts and remain the same throughout India.

All the Acts referred to by you are Central Acts, but as far as the Minimum Wages Act, Gratuity Act, and Maternity Benefit Act are concerned, state governments can frame rules under each Act applicable to establishments located in the respective States. Therefore, please obtain the Bare Acts with Odisha rules from a law bookstore in your State.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Advisor
Mumbai

The Maternity Benefit Act, Gratuity Act, and the ESI Act are the same for all states. However, in the case of Minimum Wages, there may be differences in Orissa State. Please verify this information with the Labour Department and proceed accordingly.

Regards,
D. Gurumurthy
HR/IR Consultant