Services

• Registration and Licensing Assistance- We provide comprehensive support to establishments in obtaining the necessary registration and licensing under the CLRA Act. Our services include guidance on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and assistance in filing applications with the appropriate authorities.

• Compliance Management- Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the CLRA Act is paramount. Our services encompass regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance levels, identify gaps, and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks.

• Contract Labour Management- Managing contract labor effectively involves various aspects such as recruitment, deployment, welfare measures, and termination.

• Welfare Measures Implementation- The CLRA Act emphasizes the welfare of contract laborers, including provisions for amenities such as canteens, restrooms, first aid facilities, and protective gear.

• Dispute Resolution and Legal Assistance- Resolving disputes and addressing legal matters related to contract labor can be complex. Our team of experts provides guidance and representation in dispute resolution mechanisms, including conciliation and arbitration.

Key Features of Contract Labour (R&A) Act

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, often abbreviated as CLRA, is a key piece of legislation in India aimed at regulating the employment of contract laborers. The Act is designed to safeguard the interests of contract workers, ensure their welfare, and prevent their exploitation.

• Applicability- The CLRA Act applies to establishments where a specified number of contract laborers are employed for certain types of work.

• Registration and Licensing- Establishments engaging contract labor and contractors supplying contract labor are required to register and obtain licenses, respectively, under the CLRA Act.

• Prohibition of Certain Practices- The Act prohibits the employment of contract labor in certain types of work deemed to be perennial or core activities of the establishment.

• Welfare Measures- The CLRA Act emphasizes the welfare of contract laborers by mandating the provision of amenities such as canteens, restrooms, drinking water facilities, first aid, and protective gear.

• Payment of Wages- Contract laborers must be paid wages that are at par with those of regular employees performing similar work in the establishment.

• Abolition of Contract Labour- In certain cases, where contract labor is found to be engaged in work that is of perennial nature or core to the establishment's operations, the Act provides for the abolition of contract labor and the direct employment of such workers by the establishment.