Acts Replaced: Factories Act, Mines Act, Contract Labour Act, Plantation Labour Act, Inter‑State Migrant Workmen Act, Beedi & Cigar Workers Act, Dock Workers Act, and others
Key Features:
Applicability: Establishments with 10+ workers, factories, mines, ports, plantations, construction sites.
Employer Duties: Hazard‑free workplace, annual health tests, disposal of hazardous waste, training, reporting accidents.
Employee Rights: Right to information on safety standards, right to report imminent danger.
Health & Welfare: Cleanliness, ventilation, potable water, separate facilities for men/women/transgender employees, canteens, first‑aid, medical facilities.
Working Hours: Max 8 hours/day, 6 days/week; overtime only with consent.
Women Employment: Allowed in all shifts with consent and safety measures.
Contract Labour: Prohibited in core activities; welfare facilities mandatory; licensing for contractors.
Inter‑State Migrant Workers: Expanded definition; wage cap ₹18,000; portability of ration and welfare benefits.
Inspection: Web‑based inspection scheme; random selection; inspectors empowered to halt unsafe work.
