Labour Law Compliance
for Construction Industry

1 Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996

• Applicability: Mandatory for sites employing 10+ workers.
• Requirements:
  • Registration: Employers must register with state welfare boards.
  • Welfare Measures: Provide amenities like drinking water, first aid, and rest shelters.
  • Safety Protocols: Ensure helmets, safety harnesses, and scaffolding for workers.
  • Cess Payment: Contribute 1% of project cost to the Construction Workers’ Welfare Fund.

2 Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

• Applicability: For contractors employing 20+ workers.
• Requirements:
  • Licensing: Contractors must obtain a license from the Labour Department.
  • Wage Parity: Ensure contract workers receive wages equal to permanent staff for similar roles.
  • Facilities: Provide restrooms, canteens, and clean drinking water.

3 Minimum Wages Act, 1948

• Applicability: All construction workers, including temporary and migrant labour.
• Requirements:
  • State-specific wage notifications (e.g., ₹450–₹700/day in Maharashtra).
  • Timely payment of wages without discrimination.

4 Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948

• Applicability: Sites with 10+ employees (metros) or 20+ employees (non-metros).
• Requirements:
  • Registration: File Form 1 for employee enrollment.
  • Contributions: Deduct 1.75% from employees and pay 4.75% as employer share.

5 Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act, 1952

• Applicability: Establishments with 20+ employees.
• Requirements:
  • Registration: Submit Form 5A to the EPFO.
  • Contributions: Deduct 12% of basic wages from employees and match it as an employer.