Labor Laws for Hyderabad Branch: Should We Follow AP or Karnataka Regulations?

Dear Seniors, We have our head office in Bangalore and another branch in Hyderabad. What is the applicability of labor laws for the Hyderabad branch? Does it have to follow Andhra Pradesh (AP) or Karnataka's regulations? Please clarify.

Central acts such as ESI, PF, Gratuity, and Bonus will remain the same. However, as for state acts like Shops & Commercial Establishments, PT, etc., there will be changes.

Applicability of Labor Laws for Different Branches

Labor laws of the respective state must be followed in the offices of the concerned states, in addition to the prescribed central laws.

Applicability of Labor Laws in Bangalore and Hyderabad Offices

The central Acts applicable are the same in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Karnataka. As far as rules are concerned, the respective state rules will apply to offices in each state. The Shop & Commercial Establishment Act of the respective state will be applicable to your Bangalore and Hyderabad offices. The minimum wages fixed by the respective state will be applied to each office.

Regards,
Varghese Mathew

Agreed to what has been said except for a little clarification. If you are a Central Public Sector Undertaking, then both your Head Office and your Unit in Hyderabad come under the Central Regional Labour Commission rather than the State Labour Commission.

One of my friends has an FMCG marketing company, and the said company has its Registered Office at one place and its administrative office at another. On all their bills and invoices, they have printed the RO Address for the supplies around that office. They also have two different invoice addresses, one at the RO and the other at the administrative office. There is only one staff at each of these places, but more than 50 salespersons are active in the market around the south.

ESI Coverage and HR Operations

The RO falls under ESI coverage, but the administrative office is not included in ESI coverage. My questions are:
1. Since HR and accounts operations are only at the administrative office (non-ESI coverage area), are they still applicable under the ESI Act?
2. Do we need to obtain a Food Safety License for both places or only one?
3. Regarding Professional Tax (PT), which place is covered as the operations are solely at the administrative office?

Please provide me with suggestions and guidance on these matters.

Thanks to all,

Regards,
Ramravind