Labour Law & Compliance
Protecting your workforce and your reputation: compliance with the Code on Wages, social security audits and the POSH Act.
Overview
India's labour laws are extensive. Since 21 November 2025 the four Labour Codes replace most central labour Acts, while many states still use their older forms until their own rules are final.
We make sure your office or factory meets every applicable requirement, so you avoid prosecution, penalties and disputes.
What we do
- Registrations under the OSH Code, Shops & Establishments, PF, ESI, PT and LWF
- Statutory registers, returns and workplace displays
- POSH policy drafting and Internal Committee formation
- Payroll audit of past PF, ESI and gratuity calculations
- Social security audits and contractor compliance checks
Deliverables
- Applicability map of central and state laws for each establishment
- Registrations, registers and returns kept in the Compliance Portal
- POSH policy, Internal Committee orders and annual report
- Audit report with a remediation plan
Who it is for
- Employers with offices or factories in several states
- Principal employers using contract labour
- Companies preparing for inspections or due diligence
Related compliance
- The four Labour Codes explained
- Contract labour explained
- POSH compliance explained
- Acts we cover
- Compliance health check
Recent updates
- The four Labour Codes in force: the 50% wage rule, fixed-term gratuity and what changed for payroll · 21 Nov 2025
- Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act 2026: renewals end, OSH-registered units exempt, higher penalties · 4 Sep 2026
- Labour Welfare Fund 2026 roundup: Karnataka at 10+ employees, Haryana's ₹35 cap, Maharashtra ₹25/₹75 and state due dates · 25 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
Typically Shops & Commercial Establishments registration on e-Karmika (or OSH Code registration if applicable) and Professional Tax registration and enrolment. At 10+ employees also ESI (in notified areas), Karnataka LWF (from 7 January 2026), a POSH Internal Committee and gratuity liability. EPF becomes mandatory at 20 employees; voluntary coverage is possible earlier.
No. Since the Karnataka S&CE (Amendment) Act 2026 (gazetted 4 September 2026), registration is valid until closure. You still report changes and file Form U by 31 January.
Discuss Labour Law & Compliance with us
Tell us about your entity and what you need. We reply with a scope and fee proposal under a formal engagement letter.