As per the Inspector of Factories Act compliances, we need to maintain Form 12, Form 15 & Form 25. As per one of the Inspectors at DISH in Chennai, these registers need to be maintained for Employees as well as contract workers. Can someone clarify if this is the case?
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From India, Chennai
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From India, Chennai
Under the Factories Act, 1948 and the rules framed thereunder, including those by the respective State Governments, certain registers and records are required to be maintained by factories. These registers typically cover both employees and contract workers employed in the factory. Here are the common registers mentioned:
1. **Form 12 (Register of Leave with Wages)**: This register is maintained to record leave details of employees, including earned leave, sick leave, etc.
2. **Form 15 (Register of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences)**: This register is used to record any accidents or dangerous occurrences that happen within the factory premises.
3. **Form 25 (Register of Adult Workers)**: This register contains details of adult workers employed in the factory, including their name, age, sex, nature of work, etc.
Now, regarding the question of whether these registers need to be maintained for both employees and contract workers:
- **Employees**: Form 12 (Leave Register) and Form 25 (Register of Adult Workers) typically pertain to employees directly employed by the factory. These registers are mandated under the Factories Act for employees.
- **Contract Workers**: In many cases, the same registers (Form 12, Form 15, and Form 25) also need to be maintained for contract workers. This is because under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and the rules framed thereunder, factories are required to ensure certain welfare measures and maintain records for contract workers as well.
Therefore, it is common practice, as advised by inspectors and as per compliance requirements, for factories to maintain these registers for both employees and contract workers. This helps ensure that all workers, whether directly employed or through contractors, are covered under statutory requirements related to leave, accidents, and worker details.
**Clarification from DISH in Chennai**: Since you mentioned receiving information from an Inspector at the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) in Chennai, their guidance would be specific to local interpretations and enforcement practices. It's advisable to follow their advice regarding the specific registers to be maintained for both employees and contract workers to ensure compliance with local regulations.
For any further specific guidance or clarification tailored to your factory's circumstances, consulting with a local industrial compliance expert or legal advisor familiar with labor laws in Tamil Nadu (where Chennai is located) would be beneficial. They can provide updated information and ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations.
From India, Guwahati
1. **Form 12 (Register of Leave with Wages)**: This register is maintained to record leave details of employees, including earned leave, sick leave, etc.
2. **Form 15 (Register of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences)**: This register is used to record any accidents or dangerous occurrences that happen within the factory premises.
3. **Form 25 (Register of Adult Workers)**: This register contains details of adult workers employed in the factory, including their name, age, sex, nature of work, etc.
Now, regarding the question of whether these registers need to be maintained for both employees and contract workers:
- **Employees**: Form 12 (Leave Register) and Form 25 (Register of Adult Workers) typically pertain to employees directly employed by the factory. These registers are mandated under the Factories Act for employees.
- **Contract Workers**: In many cases, the same registers (Form 12, Form 15, and Form 25) also need to be maintained for contract workers. This is because under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and the rules framed thereunder, factories are required to ensure certain welfare measures and maintain records for contract workers as well.
Therefore, it is common practice, as advised by inspectors and as per compliance requirements, for factories to maintain these registers for both employees and contract workers. This helps ensure that all workers, whether directly employed or through contractors, are covered under statutory requirements related to leave, accidents, and worker details.
**Clarification from DISH in Chennai**: Since you mentioned receiving information from an Inspector at the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) in Chennai, their guidance would be specific to local interpretations and enforcement practices. It's advisable to follow their advice regarding the specific registers to be maintained for both employees and contract workers to ensure compliance with local regulations.
For any further specific guidance or clarification tailored to your factory's circumstances, consulting with a local industrial compliance expert or legal advisor familiar with labor laws in Tamil Nadu (where Chennai is located) would be beneficial. They can provide updated information and ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations.
From India, Guwahati
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