New to HR and Considering a Job Change? Essential Labor Laws You Should Know

Hi Everyone,

I joined as an HR Executive for a startup company as a fresher and have been working here for the past 7 months. Could anyone help me with the labor laws that I should know for sure if I want to shift to another company?

Hi,

There are many statutory regulations that are applicable based on the size of the company, nature of the business, and the location. You may need to familiarize yourself with statutes such as:
- ESI
- EPF
- Professional Tax
- Shops and Commercial Establishment Act
- Factories Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Contract Labour Act
- etc.

Understanding and complying with these statutory requirements is essential for ensuring legal compliance and smooth operations within the organization. Each of these regulations plays a crucial role in governing various aspects of employment and business practices.

It's important for HR professionals and business owners to stay updated on these statutes to avoid any legal complications and maintain a healthy work environment for employees.

If you have any questions or need further clarification on any of these statutory requirements, feel free to reach out for assistance.

First of all, you have to stick to one job until you learn every Act and its Rules, and then try out somewhere else better than this. HR is a vast subject to be learned. Since this is a startup company, you can incorporate many things and learn from that.

With regards to your query, apart from what Mr. Jeevarathnam has mentioned, there are a few more Acts and Rules as follows:

- Apprentices Act
- Industrial Dispute Act
- Industrial Standing Order Act
- Maternity Benefit Act
- Trade Union Act
- Payment of Bonus Act
- Payment of Gratuity Act
- Workmen Compensation Act