Each entry gives a concise operational interpretation. Read the full PDF, definitions, provisos, schedules and amendments together.
State ActGeneral administration
1. Short title, extent, commencement and application
Finin2min: Addresses “Short title, extent, commencement and application” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActDefinitions and scope
2. Definitions
Finin2min: Defines the expressions that control coverage, rights and duties throughout the law.
Implementation: Create a definition crosswalk against payroll, HRIS and contract terminology before applying any threshold or obligation.
Example: A person labelled “consultant” may still fall within a statutory category if the factual tests in the definition are met.
State ActGeneral administration
3. Exemptions
Finin2min: Addresses “Exemptions” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActRegistration & notices
4. Registration of establishments
Finin2min: Addresses “Registration of establishments” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActRegistration & notices
5. Change to be communicated to Inspector
Finin2min: Addresses “Change to be communicated to Inspector” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActRegistration & notices
6. Closing of establishment to be communicated to Inspector
Finin2min: Addresses “Closing of establishment to be communicated to Inspector” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWorking hours
7. Daily and weekly hours
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWorking hours
8. Extra wages for over
Finin2min: Addresses “Extra wages for over” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWorking hours
9. Interval for rest
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWorking hours
10. Spread
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWorking hours
11. Opening and closing hours
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWorking hours
12. Weekly holidays
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActGeneral administration
13. Application of chapter
Finin2min: Addresses “Application of chapter” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWages & leave
14. Annual leave with wages
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWages & leave
15. Wages during leave period
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActWages & leave
16. Payment of advance in certain cases
Finin2min: Addresses “Payment of advance in certain cases” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWages & leave
17. Mode of recovery of unpaid wages
Finin2min: Addresses “Mode of recovery of unpaid wages” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
18. Power to make rules
Finin2min: Addresses “Power to make rules” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
19. Powers to exempt establishments
Finin2min: Addresses “Powers to exempt establishments” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
20. Application and amendment of the Payment of Wages Act
Finin2min: Addresses “Application and amendment of the Payment of Wages Act” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWomen & child employment
21. Prohibition of employment of children
Finin2min: Addresses “Prohibition of employment of children” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWomen & child employment
22. Employment of women
Finin2min: Addresses “Employment of women” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActWomen & child employment
23. Prohibition of employment during certain periods
Finin2min: Addresses “Prohibition of employment during certain periods” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActMaternity protection
24. Right of absence in pregnancy
Finin2min: Addresses “Right of absence in pregnancy” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActMaternity protection
25. Maternity leave
Finin2min: Regulates working time, rest or absence entitlements and normally requires evidence through rosters and registers.
Example: An employee works beyond the prescribed limit after manager approval; the excess must be recorded and paid or compensated only as the governing law permits.
State ActMaternity protection
26. Maternity benefit
Finin2min: Addresses “Maternity benefit” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActMaternity protection
27. Intervals for nursing the child
Finin2min: Addresses “Intervals for nursing the child” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActMaternity protection
28. Prohibition of dismissal during or on account of absence from work owing to
Finin2min: Regulates adverse employment action, industrial dispute procedure or due process.
Implementation: Separate fact finding, charge, inquiry, decision and appeal; preserve evidence and apply the correct worker/establishment threshold.
Example: Absence should not be treated as automatic abandonment where illness or inability to respond is plausible and no fair notice was given.
State ActTermination notices
28A. Notice of dismissal of discharge by employer
Finin2min: Creates a personal-data right, duty, governance mechanism or enforcement process.
Implementation: Map the duty to HR data flows, notices, access controls, processors, retention and incident response.
Example: Payroll data shared with a vendor must be limited to the purpose, protected contractually and deleted when retention is no longer justified.
State ActTermination notices
28B. Notice of termination of employment by employee
Finin2min: Creates a personal-data right, duty, governance mechanism or enforcement process.
Implementation: Map the duty to HR data flows, notices, access controls, processors, retention and incident response.
Example: Payroll data shared with a vendor must be limited to the purpose, protected contractually and deleted when retention is no longer justified.
State ActInspection
29. Enforcement and appointment of Inspectors
Finin2min: Addresses “Enforcement and appointment of Inspectors” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActInspection
30. Powers and duties of Inspectors
Finin2min: Addresses “Powers and duties of Inspectors” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
31. Inspector to be public servant
Finin2min: Addresses “Inspector to be public servant” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActInspection
32. Employer to produce registers, records etc., for inspection
Finin2min: Creates an evidence, filing, notice or display requirement.
Implementation: Assign a maker, checker, due date, source system, retention period and inspection-ready export.
Example: A wage register should reconcile to attendance, bank transfer, general ledger and statutory return totals.
State ActOffences and penalties
33. Penalties
Finin2min: Addresses “Penalties” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActOffences and penalties
34. Procedure
Finin2min: Addresses “Procedure” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActOffences and penalties
35. Limitation of prosecutions
Finin2min: Sets the consequence of non-compliance and the authority or procedure for enforcement.
Implementation: Map the offence to the responsible control owner, documentary evidence, remediation and escalation threshold.
Example: A missing register discovered during inspection should be reconstructed from primary records, preserved and disclosed accurately rather than backdated.
State ActRecords and returns
36. Maintenance of registers and records and display of notices
Finin2min: Creates a personal-data right, duty, governance mechanism or enforcement process.
Implementation: Map the duty to HR data flows, notices, access controls, processors, retention and incident response.
Example: Payroll data shared with a vendor must be limited to the purpose, protected contractually and deleted when retention is no longer justified.
State ActGeneral administration
37. Saving of certain rights and privileges
Finin2min: Addresses “Saving of certain rights and privileges” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
38. Application of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
Finin2min: Addresses “Application of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
39. Indemnity
Finin2min: Addresses “Indemnity” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
40. Power to make rules
Finin2min: Addresses “Power to make rules” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.
State ActGeneral administration
41. Repeal
Finin2min: Addresses “Repeal” within the statutory scheme and must be read with definitions, provisos, schedules and later notifications.
Implementation: Identify the responsible function, trigger, evidence and State/appropriate-government overlay before operationalising the provision.
Example: Document the factual trigger and retain the official source version used for the decision.