Shops and Establishments Act Compliance Checklist - India
This checklist covers compliance with State-specific Shops and Commercial Establishments Acts, minimum wage requirements, and labour welfare provisions. Designed for retail managers, HR officers, and shop owners across India.
- Industry: Retail / Commercial Establishments
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: Store Manager / HR Manager / Shop Owner
- Total Items: 25
- Compliance: State Shops and Commercial Establishments Acts (Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka etc.), Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936, Maternity Benefit Act 1961
Registration and Display
Shops Act registration and mandatory displays.
- Shops and Establishments Act registration certificate valid?
- Registration certificate displayed at entrance?
- Notice of working hours, closing days, and lunch interval displayed?
- Local body trade license / MSME / GST registration available?
Working Hours and Rest
Compliance with working hours and rest period provisions.
- Employees not working more than 9 hours/day and 48 hours/week?
- Overtime recorded and paid at twice the normal rate?
- Rest interval of at least 30 minutes after 5 hours of work?
- Weekly off (one day rest) given to all employees?
Wages and Payment
Minimum wages and timely payment of wages compliance.
- All employees paid minimum wages as notified by State government?
- Wages paid by 7th (or 10th) of following month?
- Wage slips provided to all employees?
- Only authorised deductions from wages (PF, ESI, advances)?
Leave and Welfare
Leave entitlements and welfare provisions.
- Earned leave (annual leave) of minimum 15 days per year given?
- Sick leave of minimum 12 days per year provided?
- Maternity benefits as per Maternity Benefit Act 1961 given to eligible women?
- Provident Fund (PF) and ESI contributions deducted and remitted?
Health, Safety, and Environment
Workplace safety and health provisions for commercial establishments.
- Adequate lighting and ventilation in work areas?
- Adequate seating provided for employees?
- First-aid box available?
- Fire extinguisher available and within service date?
- POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy and ICC in place?
Registers and Records
Statutory registers required under Shops and Establishments Act.
- Attendance / muster roll register maintained?
- Wage register showing wages paid maintained?
- Leave register maintained for all employees?
- Non-compliances or concerns identified
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Why Use This Shops and Establishments Act Compliance Checklist - India?
This shops and establishments act compliance checklist - india helps retail / commercial establishments teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for store manager / hr manager / shop owner professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with State Shops and Commercial Establishments Acts (Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka etc.), Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936, Maternity Benefit Act 1961. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Shops and Establishments Act Compliance Checklist - India cover?
This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 6 sections: Registration and Display, Working Hours and Rest, Wages and Payment, Leave and Welfare, Health, Safety, and Environment, Registers and Records. It is designed for retail / commercial establishments operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Shops and Establishments Act Compliance Checklist - India?
This checklist is designed for Store Manager / HR Manager / Shop Owner professionals in the retail / commercial establishments industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.