The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act with Latest Amendments

Overview 

The Shops and Commercial Establishments Acts are state enactments which provides for the regulation of conditions of work and employment in shops and commercial establishments. These Acts provides safety, health and welfare provisions that the employer in such establishment is required to implement. The owner or the authorized person of the establishments covered under these Acts is required to register under the Act(s).

These Acts provide for the regulation of the opening and closing time as well as weekly holiday. The primary aim of these Acts is to ensure safety, health and welfare for the employees in such establishments. These Acts prohibit employment of children and employment of women during night hours. These Acts further provide for conviction and monetary penalty for the violation of safety, health and welfare provisions by the employer.

As a progressive employer, it is imperative on us to be aware of the latest amendments in the applicable Acts and Rules and adopt/ follow these as part of our Compliance requirements.

Present program intends to update the Directors/ CEOs/ HR Heads/ Executives/ Finance Heads/ Business Heads to be aware of the latest changes and updates under the Shops & Commercial Establishment Acts & Rules and its ensure comprehensive implementation to avoid further hassles in legal processes.

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Course Outline

Highlights of the Shops & Establishments Act of Karnataka

• Understanding the detailed Provisions under the Acts/ Rules – Chapter wise and Article wise
• Registration of Shops & Commercial Establishments – Process, SOP, Forms, Fee and Renewal of Registration
• Provisions for Working Hours, Rest Day, Close Day and Overtime Work, Annual leave with wages
• Wages & Compensation – Provisions for wages payment, Deductions, Appointment letters and employee benefits under the Acts
• Safety provisions, Hygiene & Cleanliness, Protection against Fire etc.
• Provisions for employments of Children, Young persons and Women in Shops & Establishments – Permission for Night Working for Women
• Maintenance of Registers, Records, Displays, Notices & Annual returns   
• Inspections and Penal provisions under the Acts for non-compliance
• Understanding the Process and Procedure for filling each Form/ Register/ Return and other Record under the Act & Rules

Target Audience

• Directors/ CEOs/ Business Heads
•  HR operations Heads and Personnel / Admin Managers
•  Company Secretaries & Practicing CAs
•  Accounts and Finance personnel
•  Corporate Compliance Personnel
•  Labour Law Practioners

How to Register

• Fees: Rs.  9,500/- + 18% GST Per Person 
• Mention the name of participant, company, contact details.
• Fees include lunch, tea, course material, participation certificate etc.