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.
- Registration & Renewals
- Opening/Closing Hours NOC
Workforce Advisory
Contract Labour (R&A) Act compliance
Mandatory licensing for principal employers and contractors hiring 20 or more contract workers.
- Principal Employer Registration
- Contractor License Filing
Interstate Mobility
Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act
Ensures compliance and welfare registration for businesses employing workers from other states.
- Migrant Workforce Records
- Equal Remuneration Audits
Mandatory Policy
POSH Act & Internal Committee Setup
Mandatory policy drafting and Internal Committee (IC) constitution for units with 10+ employees.
- POSH Policy Drafting
- Annual ICC Report Filing
Applicability Check1
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.