Dear Amit,
We are a pvt. ltd company located in Maharashtra where the shares held in the company allow the shareholders to the right to occupy the apartments owned by the company. We have been employing watchmen to provide security to our premises.
What are our legal obligations as far as terms and conditions of work are concerned and what labour statute would these come under? Would the Maharashtra Private Security Guards Act 1981 be applicable. I ask this as the provisions of Sub-section (4) of Section 1 the Act states that it does not apply to security guard directly employed by the principal employer. Can we be deemed to be the principal employer as we have never issued appointment letters to the guards and have treated them as daily wagers.
I would be grateful if you could provide some clarity as to what are our legal obligations and liability in such circumstances.
With thanks in advance for any guidance,
Regards,
The Woods
We are a pvt. ltd company located in Maharashtra where the shares held in the company allow the shareholders to the right to occupy the apartments owned by the company. We have been employing watchmen to provide security to our premises.
What are our legal obligations as far as terms and conditions of work are concerned and what labour statute would these come under? Would the Maharashtra Private Security Guards Act 1981 be applicable. I ask this as the provisions of Sub-section (4) of Section 1 the Act states that it does not apply to security guard directly employed by the principal employer. Can we be deemed to be the principal employer as we have never issued appointment letters to the guards and have treated them as daily wagers.
I would be grateful if you could provide some clarity as to what are our legal obligations and liability in such circumstances.
With thanks in advance for any guidance,
Regards,
The Woods