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Labour Registration

Labour Registration

Statutory Labour Registration & Workforce Compliance Advisory

Under State Labour Department regulations and the Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, every commercial establishment, office, shop, or factory employing workers must obtain mandatory Labour Registration within 30 days of setup.

Our regulatory desk manages the complete labour lifecyle—from initial registration and statutory register maintenance to annual renewals, inspection coordination, and Labour Department notices.

Statutory Framework

Regulatory Acts & Compliance Advisory

State Specific Act

Shops & Commercial Establishments Act

Governs working hours, leave policies, opening/closing timings, and employee rights for commercial setups.

Workforce Advisory

Contract Labour (R&A) Act compliance

Mandatory licensing for principal employers and contractors hiring 20 or more contract workers.

Interstate Mobility

Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act

Ensures compliance and welfare registration for businesses employing workers from other states.

Mandatory Policy

POSH Act & Internal Committee Setup

Mandatory policy drafting and Internal Committee (IC) constitution for units with 10+ employees.

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Compliance Eligibility & Exemption Matrix

Establishment Type
Workforce Threshold
Filing Status
Statutory Requirement
Retail Shops & Commercial Outlets
1 or more workers
Mandatory
Must register within 30 days of commercial operations.
IT, Software & Corporate Offices
Any employee count
Mandatory
Required for proof of business establishment & current bank accounts.
Restaurants, Cafes & Cloud Kitchens
1 or more workers
Mandatory
Prerequisite for FSSAI local municipal trade licensing link.
Contract Labour Service Providers
20+ Contract Workers
Special License
Contract Labour (R&A) License required in addition to Shop Act.
Factories Registered under Factories Act
10+ (with power) / 20+ (without)
Exempt
Covered under Factories Act, 1948 (exempt from Shops Act).

Industry Customization

Sector-Specific Compliance Mapping

Execution Flow

Registration Lifecycle

01

Data Collection

Gathering employee strength data, shift timings, and establishment details.

02

Portal Filing

Submitting the formal application on the e-Labour portal of the respective state.

03

Inspector Verification

Handling inquiries or documentation reviews raised by the Labour Officer.

04

Certificate Issuance

Obtaining the official Registration Certificate under the Shops & Establishments Act.

05

Register Setup

Drafting statutory registers (Form A, B, C, Muster Rolls) for ongoing compliance.

Get Labour Compliant Today

Connect with our corporate advisory desk for swift registration under State Labour Acts, statutory register setup, and inspection management.