Laws focused on financial and welfare security for employees.

The Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Mandates provident fund, pension, and deposit-linked insurance benefits for eligible employees.
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Provides medical, sickness, maternity, and employment injury benefits through a social security scheme.
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Offers a lump sum benefit to employees upon retirement, resignation, or death after five years of service.
The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923
Ensures compensation for workplace injury, disability, or death.
Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund (GLWF) Act, 1953
Creates a welfare fund for workers’ social and economic upliftment in Gujarat.
Professional Tax (PT) Act, 1976
Imposes a tax on professions and employment, requiring employer deduction and remittance.

Laws related to fair payment, bonuses, and wage equality.

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Ensures minimum wage standards across industries and roles.
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Guarantees equal pay for men and women for the same or similar work.
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
Requires payment of an annual bonus to eligible employees based on profit or productivity.

Laws that regulate working conditions, safety, and employment terms.

The Factories Act, 1948
Ensures safety, health, and welfare standards for workers in factories.
The Shops and Establishments Act, 1961
Regulates working hours, holidays, and employment conditions in commercial establishments.
The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1971
Oversees fair treatment and regulation of contract labourers.
The Industrial Establishment (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1965
Mandates paid leave for national and approved festival holidays.

Laws promoting structured hiring and skill development.

The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
Requires employers to notify job openings to employment exchanges.
The Apprenticeship Act, 1961
Regulates training of apprentices to promote skill-building and industry learning.

Laws ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for women.

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Grants maternity leave, job security, and related benefits.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Mandates prevention and redressal mechanisms to protect women at work.

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