Each entry gives a concise operational interpretation. Read the full PDF, definitions, provisos, schedules and amendments together.
State ActGeneral administration
1. Short title, extent and commencement
Finin2min: Addresses “Short title, extent and commencement” 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 ActDefinitions and scope
3. References to time of day
Finin2min: Addresses “References to time of day” 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
4. Exemption
Finin2min: Addresses “Exemption” 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
5. Power of Government to apply Act to exempted persons or
Finin2min: Addresses “Power of Government to apply Act to exempted persons or” 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
6. 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 ActWorking hours
7. Opening and closing hours of shops
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. Selling outside shops prohibited after closing hour
Finin2min: Addresses “Selling outside shops prohibited after closing hour” 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. Daily and weekly hours of work in shops
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 over of periods of work
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. Closing of shops and grant of 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 ActWorking hours
12. Application of this chapter to establishments other than shops
Finin2min: Addresses “Application of this chapter to establishments other than shops” 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
13. 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
14. Daily and weekly hours of work
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
15. Spread over of periods of work
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
16. 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 ActWomen & child employment
17. Children not to work in establishments
Finin2min: Addresses “Children not to work in 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 ActWomen & child employment
18. Young persons to work only between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m
Finin2min: Addresses “Young persons to work only between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m” 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
19. Daily and weekly hours of work for young persons
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 ActHealth & safety
20. Cleanliness
Finin2min: Addresses “Cleanliness” 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 ActHealth & safety
21. Ventilation
Finin2min: Addresses “Ventilation” 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 ActHealth & safety
22. Lighting
Finin2min: Addresses “Lighting” 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 ActHealth & safety
23. Precautions against fire
Finin2min: Addresses “Precautions against fire” 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
24. Appeal
Finin2min: Addresses “Appeal” 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 ActLeave & holidays
25. Holidays and sick 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 ActLeave & holidays
26. Pay during annual 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 ActLeave & holidays
27. Power to increase the number of 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 ActInspection
28. Power of Inspector to act for person employed
Finin2min: Addresses “Power of Inspector to act for person employed” 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 & payment
29. Responsibility for payment of wages
Finin2min: Addresses “Responsibility for payment of 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 ActWages & payment
30. Fixation of wage period
Finin2min: Addresses “Fixation of wage period” 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 & payment
31. Wages for overtime work
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 & payment
32. Time of payment of wages
Finin2min: Addresses “Time of payment of 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 ActWages & payment
33. Wages to be paid in current coin or currency notes
Finin2min: Addresses “Wages to be paid in current coin or currency notes” 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 & payment
34. Deductions which may be made from wages
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions which may be made from 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 ActWages & payment
35. Fines
Finin2min: Addresses “Fines” 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 & payment
36. Deductions for absence from duty
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions for absence from duty” 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 & payment
37. Deductions for damage or loss
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions for damage or loss” 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 & payment
38. Deductions for services rendered
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions for services rendered” 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 & payment
39. Deductions for recovery of advances
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions for recovery of advances” 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 & payment
40. Deductions for payments to co
Finin2min: Addresses “Deductions for payments to co” 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 ActTermination notices
41. Notice of dismissal
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
42. Appointment of Inspectors
Finin2min: Addresses “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
43. 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 ActInspection
44. Inspectors to be public servants
Finin2min: Addresses “Inspectors to be public servants” 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
45. 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
45A. Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 41
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 ActOffences and penalties
46. Penalty for obstructing Inspector, etc
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
47. 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
48. Delegation of powers
Finin2min: Addresses “Delegation of powers” 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
49. 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
50. Rights and privileges under other law, etc., not affected
Finin2min: Addresses “Rights and privileges under other law, etc., not affected” 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
51. Commissioner of labour to decide certain questions
Finin2min: Addresses “Commissioner of labour to decide certain questions” 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
52. Power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs
Finin2min: Addresses “Power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs” 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
53. Central Act XVIII of 1942 not to apply to establishments governed
Finin2min: Addresses “Central Act XVIII of 1942 not to apply to establishments governed” 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.