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Overview of the Factories Act, 1948 by Kanchan Khatana is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Factories Act of 1948 regulates working conditions in factories, ensuring health, safety, and welfare for workers, including provisions for working hours, sanitation, and safety measures. It applies to factories with ten or more workers and mandates compliance to avoid penalties, which can include fines and imprisonment. Amendments in 2016 updated provisions related to overtime and the employment of women in hazardous occupations, expanding the regulatory framework for worker protection.
- Author
- Kanchan Khatana
- Language
- EN