Understanding Employee Count: Payroll vs. Physically Working Staff in Uttar Pradesh?

Dear Seniors,

Hi. At times, we see in applications a requirement to mention the employee count. For example, if I am filling out a questionnaire where it is asked, "Maximum number of workers employed/proposed to be employed on any one day during the twelve months," what does it mean technically? Does it refer to the total number of workers on the company's payroll or the total number of workers physically working?

Could you also provide a statutory reference in the context of Uttar Pradesh, preferably? How does this correlate to "Employee" and "Employed"?

Thank you.

You are correct in indicating the maximum number of workers employed as the total number of workers on the rolls of a company. The maximum number of workers proposed to be employed on any one day during the twelve months would be the proposed strength of workmen at any time during the next one year.

Hi Kartiken,

The phrase "Maximum number of Workers employed/proposed to be employed on any one day during the twelve months" typically refers to the maximum number of workers who are physically working on any given day within a twelve-month period. It does not include employees who may be on leave, absent due to illness, or not scheduled to work on that particular day.

In this context, "employed" refers to the actual number of workers who are actively working on a specific day, and "proposed to be employed" may refer to the anticipated or planned maximum number of workers on any given day.

Statutory references can vary by jurisdiction and state. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, specific labor laws and regulations may define and govern these terms. For precise legal references, you would need to consult the relevant labor laws and regulations applicable in UP. It's recommended to refer to the Uttar Pradesh labour department or consult with legal experts familiar with UP labor laws for specific information.

In general terms, an "employee" is an individual who is hired and paid by an employer to perform specific tasks or duties within the organization. "Employed" typically refers to the status of being engaged in paid work, whether on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. The distinction lies in whether a worker is actively working on a particular day, which is what the question you mentioned is trying to ascertain.

Thanks

The "Maximum Number of Workers employed/proposed to be employed on any one day during the twelve months" means the physical presence of workmen on a particular day.

The establishment registers with the authority for employing the total number of workers on the rolls and through contractors. Therefore, a company cannot employ more than the numbers for which it has registered. The total number of workers on the rolls and physically working should not exceed that registered limit.