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Labour Laws

Labour Laws & Rights

BJMC operates in accordance with, and helps workers claim their rights under, the following central and state legislations.

Foundational Central Acts

  • The Trade Unions Act, 1926
  • The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • The Factories Act, 1948
  • The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
  • The EPF & MP Act, 1952
  • The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
  • The Contract Labour Act, 1970
  • The BOCW Act, 1996
  • The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
  • The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
  • The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  • The Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979

New Labour Codes (2019–2020)

  • The Code on Wages, 2019
  • The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
  • The Code on Social Security, 2020
  • The OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020

Tamil Nadu State Acts

  • TN Manual Workers Act, 1982
  • TN Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972
  • TN Shops and Establishments Act, 1947
  • TN Industrial Establishments (N&F Holidays) Act, 1958
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