Setting Up HR in a Startup: What Are the Must-Have Policies Under Indian Law?

Hi Folks,

I have recently joined a startup and am setting up the HR practices here. I need to know what are the mandatory company and HR policies every organization should have according to Indian law, and which act do they fall under. I would really appreciate help here.

Thanks, Tina

Hi,

Following are the compulsory policies:

1. Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
2. Prohibition of usage of Tobacco and such products

The rest of the policies should include provisions as per law, such as maternity leaves and the minimum number of paid leaves in a year.

Mandatory and Optional Company Policies

Please find below the list of mandatory and optional policies/regulations in a company:

- Contract Labour Act: If you receive/award any contract and engage 20 or more contractual employees.
- EPF Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Policy of Bonus Payment
- Policy on Accidents
- Policy on Recruitment
- Policy on Loan
- Policy on Performance Appraisal
- Policy on Employee Leave
- Policy on Grievance Handling
- Policy on Sexual Harassment of Women Workforce
- Policy on Staff Promotion
- Policy on Unfair Trade Practices
- Policy on Travel Regulations

Hope this will meet your requirements.

Regards