Labour Law Compliance Services in India
Ensure Statutory Compliance and Build a Legally Compliant Workplace
Labour law compliance is one of the most important responsibilities of every employer operating in India. Businesses are required to comply with various central and state labour laws governing employee welfare, social security, working conditions, wages, employment contracts, workplace safety, and statutory benefits. Non-compliance may result in penalties, prosecution, litigation, disruption of business operations, and reputational damage.
India’s labour law landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the implementation of the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, which collectively replaced 29 central labour laws with a modern and consolidated framework. Businesses are now required to comply with the applicable provisions of the Labour Codes together with the relevant Central Rules and State Rules, wherever applicable. Employers must also ensure that their HR policies, payroll systems, employment contracts and workplace practices are aligned with the evolving regulatory framework.
Whether you are a start-up, SME, multinational corporation, manufacturing company, IT company, service provider, retail business or foreign company establishing operations in India, maintaining continuous compliance with labour laws is essential for smooth business operations and sustainable growth.
At EzyBiz India, we provide comprehensive Labour Law Compliance Services in India to help businesses meet their statutory obligations under applicable labour and employment laws. Our team assists clients in establishing compliant HR practices, obtaining statutory registrations, managing ongoing labour law compliances, conducting compliance audits, responding to inspections and notices, and advising on complex employment law matters.
With extensive experience in regulatory compliance and business advisory, we work closely with Indian companies as well as foreign investors establishing subsidiaries, branch offices, liaison offices, project offices and joint ventures in India to ensure that their employment practices comply with Indian labour laws.
Why Labour Law Compliance Matters
An organisation’s workforce is one of its most valuable assets. At the same time, employment-related laws in India are extensive and continuously evolving. Employers are expected to comply with multiple statutory requirements relating to employee registration, provident fund, employee state insurance, wages, gratuity, bonus, maternity benefits, workplace safety, contract labour, prevention of sexual harassment, maintenance of statutory records, periodic returns and various state-specific regulations.
Labour Law Reforms under the New Labour Codes
The implementation of the four Labour Codes marks one of the most significant labour law reforms in India. The new framework simplifies compliance, promotes ease of doing business, enhances employee welfare and introduces a more technology-driven compliance mechanism. At the same time, businesses should carefully review the applicable Central Rules, State Rules and transition requirements to ensure continuous compliance with the new legal framework.
Failure to comply with labour laws may expose an organisation to:
- Monetary penalties and statutory interest.
- Labour department inspections and prosecution.
- Employee disputes and litigation.
- Operational disruptions due to regulatory actions.
- Reputational risks affecting investors, customers and business partners.
- Difficulties during due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and funding transactions.
A well-designed labour law compliance framework not only minimises legal risks but also strengthens corporate governance, enhances employee confidence, improves operational efficiency and supports long-term business growth.
Our Labour Law Compliance Services
EzyBiz India offers end-to-end labour law advisory and compliance services designed to meet the requirements of businesses across diverse industries. Our professionals assist organisations throughout the employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to separation—while ensuring compliance with applicable labour and employment laws.
Our services include:
- Labour law advisory and regulatory compliance.
- Employer registration under applicable labour laws.
- Provident Fund (EPF) compliance.
- Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) compliance.
- Shops & Establishments registration and compliance.
- Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act compliance.
- Minimum wages, bonus and gratuity compliance.
- Payroll-linked statutory compliance.
- Employment contracts and HR documentation.
- POSH compliance and workplace policy advisory.
- Labour law audits and compliance health checks.
- Representation before labour authorities.
- Compliance support for foreign companies operating in India.
Whether you are setting up a new business, expanding your workforce, outsourcing payroll, engaging contract labour, or undergoing regulatory due diligence, our experienced professionals provide practical, business-oriented solutions that help you remain compliant while focusing on your core operations.
Employee Registration & Statutory Compliance
Every employer operating in India is required to obtain registrations, maintain prescribed records, and comply with various labour and employment laws depending upon the nature of business, number of employees, industry sector and the applicable state regulations. Timely registration and ongoing statutory compliance help organisations avoid penalties, inspections and employment-related disputes.
Our professionals assist businesses in identifying the applicable labour laws and completing all statutory registrations and compliance requirements. We also advise employers on maintaining statutory records, employee registers, notices, returns and other documentation required under applicable laws.
Our services include:
- Identification of applicable labour laws.
- Employer registration under applicable labour laws.
- Registration under Shops & Establishments Acts.
- Guidance on labour law registrations for new establishments.
- Maintenance of statutory registers and records.
- Periodic filing of statutory returns.
- Advisory on state-specific labour law requirements.
- Compliance support during labour department inspections.
Understanding the New Labour Codes
India’s labour law framework has been modernised through four Labour Codes that consolidate 29 central labour laws into a single, integrated compliance framework.
The four Labour Codes are:
- Code on Wages, 2019
- Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- Code on Social Security, 2020
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
The objective of these reforms is to simplify labour law compliance, strengthen employee welfare, encourage digital compliance, improve ease of doing business and create a uniform regulatory framework for employers across India. Since labour is a subject on the Concurrent List of the Constitution, businesses should also ensure compliance with the applicable Central Rules and State Rules governing their establishments.
Our professionals assist businesses in interpreting the new Labour Codes, reviewing existing HR practices, restructuring employment documentation and implementing practical compliance systems under the evolving legal framework.
Provident Fund (EPF) Compliance
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) legislation provides retirement and social security benefits to eligible employees. Employers covered under the EPF laws are required to obtain registration, deduct employee contributions, deposit contributions within prescribed timelines, maintain records and file periodic returns.
Failure to comply with EPF provisions may result in interest, damages, penalties and prosecution.
Our EPF compliance services include:
- EPF registration for employers.
- Employee enrolment and UAN-related assistance.
- Monthly contribution compliance.
- Advisory on salary structuring and PF applicability.
- Assistance in transfer and withdrawal-related matters.
- Compliance review and health checks.
- Representation before EPFO authorities.
- Support during inspections and assessments.
We also advise businesses on compliance under the Code on Social Security, 2020, including the transition of existing social security obligations into the new legislative framework.
Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Compliance
The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme provides medical and social security benefits to eligible employees. Employers covered under the ESI Act are required to obtain registration, enrol eligible employees, deposit contributions and comply with statutory reporting requirements.
Our ESI compliance services include:
- Employer registration under ESI.
- Employee registration and insurance number generation.
- Monthly contribution compliance.
- Assistance in employee benefit claims.
- Compliance review and advisory.
- Representation before ESIC authorities.
- Support during inspections and audits.
We also advise businesses on compliance under the Code on Social Security, 2020, including the transition of existing social security obligations into the new legislative framework.
Shops & Establishments Compliance
Every commercial establishment is generally required to comply with the applicable Shops and Establishments legislation of the respective State or Union Territory. The law regulates working hours, weekly holidays, leave, employment conditions, display requirements and maintenance of statutory records.
Our professionals assist clients in obtaining registrations, renewals where applicable, and ensuring continuous compliance with state-specific requirements.
Our services include:
- Shops & Establishments registration.
- Amendment of registration details.
- Advisory on working hours and leave provisions.
- Maintenance of statutory records.
- Display and notice compliance.
- Periodic compliance review.
- Advisory on state-specific labour law requirements.
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act Compliance
Businesses engaging contract workers may be required to comply with the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act and related rules, subject to applicability. Both principal employers and contractors have important statutory responsibilities relating to registration, licensing, wage payments, welfare facilities and maintenance of records.
Improper engagement of contract labour may expose organisations to significant legal and financial risks.
We assist businesses with:
- Applicability review.
- Principal employer registration.
- Contractor licensing guidance.
- Contract labour documentation.
- Statutory registers and returns.
- Compliance audits.
- Advisory on contractor management.
- Representation before labour authorities.
Factory Compliance & Occupational Safety
Manufacturing companies and industrial establishments are subject to specialised legal requirements relating to occupational safety, employee welfare, working conditions, factory operations and statutory inspections.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code) has consolidated several earlier labour laws relating to factories, contract labour, inter-state migrant workers and workplace safety into a comprehensive legal framework. Businesses operating manufacturing facilities should ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Code together with the relevant Central and State Rules.
Our services include:
- Factory registration advisory
- Compliance under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
- Health and safety policy review
- Workplace risk assessment
- Employee welfare compliance
- Maintenance of statutory registers and records
- Assistance during factory and labour inspections
- Compliance audits for manufacturing establishments
Minimum Wages, Bonus & Gratuity Compliance
The Code on Wages, 2019 has introduced a uniform legal framework governing payment of wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration. Employers should periodically review salary structures, payroll practices and statutory deductions to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Code and the applicable Rules.
We advise employers on statutory obligations relating to:
- Minimum wages.
- Timely wage payments.
- Statutory bonus compliance.
- Gratuity eligibility and computation.
- Full and final settlements.
- Employee separation compliance.
- Labour law documentation.
- Payroll compliance review.
Payment of Wages & Payroll Compliance
Payroll processing is closely linked with labour law compliance. Employers are required to ensure timely salary payments, statutory deductions, maintenance of payroll records and compliance with applicable labour and tax regulations.
Our payroll-related compliance services include:
- Payroll compliance advisory.
- Statutory deductions and contributions.
- Leave and attendance compliance.
- Salary structure advisory.
- Payroll compliance review.
- Employee compensation documentation.
- Assistance during labour inspections relating to payroll records.
- Coordination with payroll processing teams.
Sexual Harassment (POSH) Compliance
Every employer in India is required to provide a safe and respectful workplace for employees. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) mandates eligible employers to establish an Internal Committee (IC), adopt an anti-sexual harassment policy, conduct awareness programmes, and implement an effective grievance redressal mechanism.
Failure to comply with the POSH Act may result in penalties, cancellation of business licences in certain circumstances, reputational damage, and increased legal exposure.
Our POSH compliance services include:
- Advisory on applicability of the POSH Act.
- Assistance in constituting the Internal Committee (IC).
- Drafting and review of POSH policies.
- Review of complaint handling procedures.
- Annual compliance advisory.
- Guidance on employer responsibilities under the POSH framework.
- Compliance health checks and policy reviews.
Employment Contracts & HR Documentation
With the implementation of the new Labour Codes, employment documentation has become increasingly important. Employers should review appointment letters, employment agreements, HR policies, standing orders, disciplinary procedures, leave policies and employee handbooks to ensure consistency with the applicable legal framework and organisational practices.
Our HR documentation services include:
- Employment agreements.
- Appointment letters.
- Offer letters.
- Employee handbooks.
- HR policies and procedures.
- Leave policies.
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
- Code of Conduct.
- Separation and exit documentation.
- HR compliance advisory.
Labour Law Audit & Due Diligence
Labour law audits help organisations identify compliance gaps before they become regulatory issues. Regular compliance reviews also play an important role during mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, funding transactions and statutory due diligence exercises.
Our Labour Law Compliance Audit covers both traditional statutory compliance requirements and compliance under the new Labour Codes. We review registrations, payroll practices, employment documentation, statutory records, labour welfare measures and internal compliance systems to identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.
Our Labour Law Audit services include:
- Labour law compliance health checks.
- Review of statutory registrations.
- Review of employee records and statutory registers.
- Verification of EPF and ESI compliance.
- Review of payroll and wage compliance.
- Review of HR policies and employment documentation.
- Identification of compliance gaps.
- Practical recommendations and remedial action plans.
- Labour law due diligence for investors, lenders and acquirers.
Compliance Support for Foreign Companies Operating in India
Foreign companies establishing operations in India often face challenges in understanding the country’s labour and employment law framework. Compliance obligations vary depending upon the nature of business, location, number of employees and industry-specific regulations.
Foreign companies establishing operations in India should understand the implications of the new Labour Codes while designing their HR and employment framework. Whether establishing a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Branch Office, Liaison Office, Project Office or Global Capability Centre (GCC), businesses should ensure that employment contracts, payroll systems, social security compliance and workplace policies are aligned with the applicable Indian labour laws.
EzyBiz India provides integrated labour law advisory services to foreign investors and multinational businesses setting up operations in India through:
- Wholly Owned Subsidiaries.
- Joint Ventures.
- Branch Offices.
- Liaison Offices.
- Project Offices.
- Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
- Representative Offices, where applicable.
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with promoters, HR departments, legal counsel and management to establish compliant employment practices from the very beginning, thereby reducing regulatory risks and ensuring smooth business operations.
Why Choose EzyBiz India?
Labour law compliance requires a practical understanding of employment regulations, HR processes and day-to-day business operations. At EzyBiz India, we combine legal knowledge with commercial experience to deliver compliance solutions that are practical, timely and aligned with your business objectives.
Why businesses choose us:
- Comprehensive labour law advisory and compliance services.
- Experienced professionals with multidisciplinary expertise.
- Practical and business-oriented compliance solutions.
- Assistance with registrations, ongoing compliances and regulatory filings.
- Support during labour department inspections and notices.
- Expertise in employment documentation and HR compliance.
- Integrated tax, FEMA, corporate law and payroll advisory under one roof.
- Dedicated support for foreign companies doing business in India.
- Long-term compliance partnership focused on risk mitigation and business growth.
- Advisory on implementation of the New Labour Codes.
Whether you are a start-up, SME, large corporate, manufacturing company or multinational enterprise, we help you build a legally compliant workplace while enabling you to focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which labour laws apply to my business in India?
The applicability of labour laws depends on several factors, including the nature of your business, industry, number of employees, location of operations and state-specific regulations. We help businesses determine the laws applicable to their establishment.
2. Is EPF registration mandatory for every employer?
No. EPF registration is mandatory only when the establishment satisfies the prescribed applicability criteria under the Employees’ Provident Funds legislation or opts for voluntary coverage.
3. When is ESI registration required?
ESI registration becomes mandatory for eligible establishments employing the prescribed number of employees and satisfying the wage and other statutory criteria applicable under the Employees’ State Insurance framework.
4. Is a POSH policy mandatory for every company?
Every employer is required to comply with the provisions of the POSH Act as applicable to its establishment. Certain employers are also required to constitute an Internal Committee based on the statutory thresholds prescribed under the Act.
5. Can labour authorities inspect my business?
Yes. Labour authorities have powers to conduct inspections and verify compliance under applicable labour laws. Maintaining proper records and timely compliance significantly reduces regulatory risks.
6. Do foreign companies operating in India need to comply with Indian labour laws?
Yes. Foreign companies employing personnel in India are generally required to comply with applicable Indian labour and employment laws in the same manner as Indian businesses.
7. Can EzyBiz India handle end-to-end labour law compliance?
Yes. We provide comprehensive labour law advisory, registrations, statutory compliance, employment documentation, labour audits and ongoing compliance support tailored to your business requirements.
8. Do you provide labour law compliance services across India?
Yes. We assist businesses across India and coordinate compliance requirements under both central and state-specific labour laws through our experienced professional network.
9. Are the new Labour Codes applicable in India?
Yes. The four Labour Codes have been brought into force by the Central Government and have replaced 29 central labour laws. Businesses should also ensure compliance with the applicable Central Rules and State Rules relevant to their establishments.
10. Does the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code replace the Factories Act?
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 has consolidated several earlier labour laws, including those relating to factories, contract labour and workplace safety, into a unified legal framework. Businesses should comply with the applicable provisions of the Code and the corresponding Rules.
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Contact Us
Whether you are establishing a new business, expanding your workforce, engaging contract labour or strengthening your HR compliance framework, EzyBiz India can help you navigate India’s complex labour law environment with confidence.
Contact our Labour Law Compliance professionals today to discuss your business requirements and develop a practical compliance framework tailored to your organisation.
Reviewed By
Anil Agrawal
Chartered Accountant | Founder – EzyBiz India Consulting LLPLast Updated
July 2026
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or professional advice. Labour and employment laws in India are subject to frequent amendments and may vary depending on the facts of each case, the applicable state legislation and judicial interpretations. Businesses should seek professional advice before taking any action based on the information contained herein.