Overview - CLRA Registration & Licensing

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (CLRA Act) was enacted to regulate the employment of contract labour in certain establishments and to provide for its abolition in certain circumstances.

The Act applies to establishments that employ 20 or more contract labourers on any day of the financial year. Principal employers of such establishments and contractors who employ 20 or more contract labourers are required to register under the Act.

Benefits of CLRA Registration & Licensing

• Compliance with the law: The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (CLRA Act) is a law that regulates the employment of contract labour in India. By registering under the CLRA, you ensure that you comply with the law and avoid penalties and legal complications.
• Protection of contract workers' rights: The CLRA sets out certain rights for contract workers, such as the right to fair wages, the right to rest and leisure, and the right to safety and health. By registering under the CLRA, you are helping to ensure that these rights are protected.
• Access to government benefits and schemes: A number of government benefits and schemes are available to registered establishments. By registering under the CLRA, you may be eligible for these benefits.
• Reduced risk of penalties: If you are found to violate the CLRA, you may be subject to fines, imprisonment, or other penalties. By registering under the CLRA, you can help to reduce the risk of these penalties.
• Improved brand image: By registering under the CLRA, you demonstrate your commitment to compliance with the law and the welfare of your workers. This can improve your brand image and make you more attractive to customers and investors.
• Increased efficiency: By registering under the CLRA, you must maintain certain records and registers. This can help you improve the efficiency of your operations by ensuring that you have accurate records of your workforce and their work hours.
• Reduced liability: By registering under the CLRA, you can reduce your liability in the event of an accident or injury to a contract worker. This is because the CLRA sets out certain standards you must meet regarding safety and health.

Eligibility of CLRA Registration & Licensing

• The establishment must employ 20 or more contract labourers on any day of the financial year.
• The establishment must be located in India.
• The establishment must be engaged in any industry, manufacture, occupation, trade, or business listed in the CLRA Act Schedule.
• The establishment must not be a government establishment.

Exempt From the Requirement CLRA Registration & Licensing

• Establishments that employ contract labourers for less than 15 days in a calendar year
• Establishments that employ contract labourers for work that is incidental to the main work of the establishment
• Establishments that employ contract labourers for work that is seasonal in nature
• Establishments that are located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Documents Required for CLRA Registration & Licensing

• Trade license
• AOA and MOA or Partnership Deed
• Factory License
• Other certificates of registration, in case of an entity other than the company, proprietorship or partnership firm
• Proof of address
• Proof of identity
• Proof of employment of contract labourers