The minimum wage varies across states, industries, and skill levels (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled). It is determined by state governments under the Minimum Wage...
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 allows female employees up to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, applicable to organizations with 10 or mor...
Yes, under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, it is mandatory for employers and employees to contribute 12% of the...
Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, employees who have completed five or more years of service are entitled to gratuity, calculated as 15 days’...
Yes, employees cannot be compelled to work overtime unless it is agreed upon in their contract. Overtime must be compensated at twice the normal wage rate, as per the
Some states provide exemptions or relaxed compliance norms for startups under acts like the Shops and Establishments Act or allow self-certifications for l...
Deductions are permissible only under specified conditions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, such as for fines or absence from duty, and must be informed...
Under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, contractors must provide welfare facilities like drinking water and first aid. Equal pay de...
No, changes in employment terms require mutual consent under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, or as per collective agreements where a...
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