How Many Members Should Be on Our Committees and What to Do If Someone Leaves?

I am working at an automobile company where only 450 workers are enrolled. We also have a work committee, but there are only five members from the workers' side, whereas only three are available from the management end.

Understanding the Strength of Works Committee Members

Can anybody help me understand what should be the strength of the works committee members among 500 workers? When providing the answer, please do not forget to mention the Section No.

Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee Requirements

I also request you all to inform me about the Anti-Sexual Harassment committee and its required strength among five hundred workers.

Filling Vacancies in the Committee

In the event that an employee among the committee members leaves the job, how can we fill this position? Please also share the procedure for this.

Thank you.

Sec. 3 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, provides for the constitution of a Works Committee, which shall consist of representatives of workmen and employers in such a way that the representatives of workmen shall not be fewer than the representatives of the employer. However, you may refer to the order of your State Government issued in this regard, which lays down some guidelines.

B. Saikumar

Sir,

Please provide information on the strength of the work committee members among the five hundred workers and management members. How should new members be elected if an existing member leaves the job? Can the same member be part of all committees that exist within the works committee?

Thank you.

You need to see your State Rules, which may differ from state to state, as well as the order of the Government of the State in which your establishment is located. So far as establishments falling under the Central sphere, the number of workmen's representatives shall not exceed 20, and they shall represent the various categories, groups, and classes of workmen engaged in the establishment. Please refer to your State Rules and you may also consult the Labour Commissioner (State) in this regard.

B. Saikumar