Obligations by headcount at a glance (10, 20, 50, 100, 300)
Summary
Under Indian labour law, new duties kick in each time headcount grows. Look at these lines first when planning hires.
Key points
- 10: POSH Internal Committee, ESIC (most states)
- 20: PF registration (within 15 days), Grievance Redressal Committee
- 50: registration and licence for contract labour (past 12 months)
- 100: Works Committee
- 300: certified standing orders; government permission for lay-off, retrenchment or closure
What it means for Korean companiesOnce you're covered by PF, it keeps applying even if headcount drops. Sort out your pay structure before you pass 20.