HR Generalists in India: Which Compliance Rules Should You Know Inside Out?

Hi,

Can anyone tell me which compliance a HR should remember like the back of their hand or should have good practical knowledge of? I mean to say, which aspects are very compulsory to have knowledge of in an HR Generalist profile.

Hello Priyanka,

As an HR Generalist, you should be aware of PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS compliances, minimum wages, etc. You should also be aware of the Shop & Establishment Act or Factory Act, depending on the industry you work in. You will gain knowledge once you start working on it practically. There are numerous laws and acts that you will learn through experience.

Regards,
Manish

Dear Priyanka,

Basic laws you must be aware of include:
- Payment of Wages Act
- Factories Act or Shops and Commercial Establishments Act
- Workmen's Compensation Act
- Provident Fund
- ESI Act
- National Holidays and Festivals Act
- Maternity Benefit Act
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Payment of Bonus
- Payment of Gratuity
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
- Trade Unions Act

You must have a working knowledge of all these acts to be a successful HR person.