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HR Compliance Checker India

Identify which Indian labor laws apply to your business based on employee count, state and industry. Get a ready checklist.

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Applicable laws (11)
Shops & Establishments Act
Filing: Registration within 30 days of starting business; annual/periodic renewal as per state rules
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹1,000 – ₹10,000 per offence
EPF & MP Act, 1952
Filing: Monthly ECR filing by 15th + challan payment
Penalty for non-compliance: Damages up to 25% p.a. + interest
ESI Act, 1948
Filing: Monthly contribution by 15th + half-yearly returns
Penalty for non-compliance: 12% interest + prosecution
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Filing: Payment within 30 days of exit; annual return Form-G
Penalty for non-compliance: Interest @ 10% + prosecution
Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
Filing: Annual bonus 8.33%–20% within 8 months of FY-end
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹1,000 + 6-month imprisonment possible
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Filing: 26 weeks paid maternity leave + crèche if 50+ employees
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 + imprisonment
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Filing: No gender pay discrimination; maintain Form D
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹10,000 – ₹20,000 fine
Contract Labour Act, 1970
Filing: License + half-yearly return for contractors
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 + imprisonment
POSH Act, 2013
Filing: Internal Committee + annual report to district officer
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹50,000 + cancellation of license
Professional Tax
Filing: Monthly deduction + monthly/quarterly remittance (applicable in selected states)
Penalty for non-compliance: ₹5/day delay + interest
Labour Welfare Fund
Filing: Monthly / Half-yearly / Annual contribution (applicable in selected states)
Penalty for non-compliance: Interest + prosecution
Not yet applicable
  • Factories Act, 1948

These trigger as you scale — re-check as you grow.

What you must do

Common compliance checklist

Shops & Establishment registration within 30 days
Obtain PF & ESI registration before crossing thresholds
Monthly PF ECR + ESI return by 15th
TDS deduction monthly + Form 24Q quarterly
Professional Tax registration & monthly remittance
Annual bonus payment within 8 months of FY-end
Maintain attendance register, wages register, leave register
Display labor law abstracts in workplace
Constitute Internal Committee under POSH (10+ employees)
File annual returns under applicable acts

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Which laws apply if I have under 10 employees?+

Shops & Establishments, Equal Remuneration, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund. PF/ESI/Gratuity/Bonus typically trigger at 10–20 employees.

What's the penalty for missing PF deadlines?+

Damages up to 25% per annum on the contribution + simple interest at 12% per annum. Repeated default can lead to prosecution.

Do startups get any compliance relaxation?+

DPIIT-recognised startups can self-certify for 9 labor laws for the first 5 years — but obligations like PF, ESI and TDS still apply.

Is POSH compliance mandatory?+

Yes — for every workplace with 10+ employees, including digital/remote teams. You must constitute an Internal Committee and file annual reports.

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