Contract labour

A workman is deemed to be employed as Contract Labour when he is hired in connection with the work of an establishment by or through a contractor. Contract workmen are indirect employees; persons who are hired, supervised and remunerated by a contractor who, in turn, is compensated by the establishment

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Contract labour should not be employed where (a)The work is perennial and must go on from day to day; (b) The work is incidental to and necessary for the work of the factory; (c) The work is sufficient to employ considerable number of whole time workmen; and

(d) The work is being done in most concerns through regular workmen.

Objective
The main objective of this act is to regulate the contract labour to abolish it in certain cases

Applicability
Every industry engaging 20 or more workers on contract basis. Every contractor engaging 20 or more workers.

Facilities for Contract Labour

The act has laid down certain amenities to be provided by the contractor to the contract labour. Canteens and rest rooms. arrangements for sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water. washing facilities first aid facilities have been made obligatory.

Payment of Wages
The contractor is required to pay wages and a duty is cast on him to ensure disbursement of wages in the presence of the authorized representative of the Principal Employer. In case of failure on the part of the contractor to pay wages either in part or in full, the Principal Employer is liable to pay the same.