NEW UPDATES TO SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS RULES IN MAHARASHTRA

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE

13th August 2024

Issue No. 13/24-25

NEW UPDATES TO SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS RULES IN MAHARASHTRA

The Government of Maharashtra has issued an amendment to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018, under Notification No.MS&EA-08/2021/C.R.153/Labour-10, dated July 22, 2024. This amendment, published in the Maharashtra Government Gazette, introduces the requirement for establishments to include an insurance certificate in various forms and schedules. The amendment mandates the inclusion of insurance certificate details in Forms A, D, F, and R, and requires copies of the insurance certificate to be appended in the relevant parts of the Schedule. This change aims to ensure that establishments comply with insurance requirements to better safeguard their operations and employees.

Key Changes in the Amendment:

  1. Insurance Certificate Requirement:
    • Form A and D: A new entry, 13A Insurance certificate of establishment, has been added after entry 13. This means that establishments will now need to provide an insurance certificate in these forms.
    • Form F: Similarly, a new entry, 11A Insurance certificate of establishment, has been introduced after entry 11, reinforcing the need for insurance documentation.
  2. Updates to Schedules:
    • Schedule – Part A: A new sub-entry, (3A) Copy of insurance certificate of insurance of the establishment, has been inserted after sub-entry (3). This will ensure that insurance documentation is a mandatory part of the schedule.
    • Schedule – Part B: After sub-entry (4), a new sub-entry, (4A) Copy of insurance certificate of insurance of the establishment, has been added, emphasizing the need for insurance certificates in this part of the schedule.
    • Schedule – Part C: A new sub-entry, (3) Copy of insurance certificate of insurance of the establishment, has been introduced after sub-entry (2), making insurance documentation a requirement in this section as well.

 Implications for Establishments:

  1. Documentation Compliance: Establishments are now required to obtain and submit an insurance certificate as part of their regulatory documentation. This update highlights the necessity of maintaining valid insurance coverage and ensuring it is readily accessible for inspections or submissions.
  2. Administrative Adjustments: Organizations should revise their record-keeping and documentation procedures to include these new requirements. This will involve acquiring and submitting insurance certificates in the prescribed formats and schedules.
  3. Regulatory Alignment: By aligning with these new rules, establishments will stay compliant with state regulations, avoiding potential issues related to incomplete documentation.

 

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