Practical Guide to Contract Labour Regulation & Abolition Act, 12th Edn., 2024

Practical Guide to the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act (12th Edition, 2024) is a comprehensive and user-friendly manual designed for employers, contractors, HR professionals, and legal practitioners. The book explains the scope and applicability of the Act, registration of establishments, licensing of contractors, and conditions under which contract labour may be prohibited. It provides step-by-step guidance on statutory obligations relating to wages, welfare amenities, health and safety measures, maintenance of registers, filing of returns, and compliance with inspections. Special focus is given to the legal responsibilities of principal employers, contractor liabilities, and consequences of non-compliance. The book also discusses important judicial decisions that clarify issues such as sham contracts, absorption of contract workers, and enforcement mechanisms. Updated thoroughly to reflect the legal position and compliance practices relevant up to 2024, this edition serves as both a legal reference and a practical compliance handbook for establishments engaging contract labour.