Applicable Labor Laws for Small Private Limited Companies
It seems you have taken charge of HR in a private limited company with fewer than 5 employees and you want to know which labor laws are applicable to you. As a beginner, here are the labor laws applicable to you:
1. Shops & Establishment Act
2. Payment of Wages Act
3. Minimum Wage Act
4. Labor Welfare Act (Refer to your State Law)
5. Professional Tax
Required Registers and Notices
You need to maintain the following registers and notices:
1. Muster roll
2. Wage register
3. Salary slips
4. Leave Book/Card
5. Notice of working hours, weekly offs, rates of minimum wages, date of payment, person responsible for payment of wages, etc.
6. ID card for all employees
Employee Personal Files
You need to maintain personal files of the employees with their basic details such as employment form with proof, photo, appointment letter, etc. Read and understand the above applicable laws with rules that apply to your State. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the Industrial Dispute Act.
Understanding Additional Labor Laws
PF and ESI Act are not applicable to you right now. However, you still need to read and understand all labor laws. Understand the features of all labor enactments. Acquire basic knowledge of HR functioning.
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