Factory Act

Meaning & Definition

The Factory Act is an Indian legislation which highlights their health, safety and welfare; their hours of work and their workplace conditions. The act applies to all factories with a workforce and power usage capacity that meet the minimum requirements set forth for that factory type. The goal of the Act is to provide workers in factories with a safe working environment and to protect their rights and well-being as employees in factories.

Important aspects of the Factory Act

• Ensuring safe work sites and healthy working practices are maintained in manufacturing.
• Governing the number of hours employees can work, overtime and holidays.
• Promoting the welfare of employees by providing sanitation, ventilation and better facilities for them.
• Assisting in the enforcement of labour laws and implementing compliance with labour laws in manufacturing operations and employee relations.
• Establishing rules to reduce the number of workplace accidents and workplace issues.

Compliance Requirements 

The Factories Act had established compliance with respect to employee safety and working hours, employee welfare, and conditions for employing people. All employers must keep records in accordance with what is required by the Act, as well as comply with different inspections and rules governing factories within the jurisdiction of the states.