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Your rights

What are my rights at workplace?

Short answer

You have rights to fair wages, safe environment, leaves, PF, and harassment-free workplace.

Understanding the issue

As an employee, you are entitled to: (1) Minimum wages as per government notification, (2) Timely payment of salary, (3) Safe working conditions, (4) PF and ESI contributions from employer, (5) Weekly holidays and paid leaves, (6) Maternity/paternity benefits, (7) Prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), (8) Gratuity after 5 years, (9) Equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, (10) No forced labor or bonded labor.

Laws that apply

  • Code on Wages, 2019
  • Occupational Safety Code, 2020
  • POSH Act, 2013
  • Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961