Workplace & Employee Rights Hub | PF, Gratuity & Firing Laws

Know your rights as an employee in Bharat. Guide to Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity rules, and illegal termination laws.

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  • Workplace Rights

    Provident Fund (PF)

    Law/Section: Employees' Provident Funds Act, 1952

    A savings scheme for your retirement where both you and your employer contribute 12% of your basic salary.

    Tip: Always check your EPF passbook online to ensure your company is actually depositing the money.

    • Employer MUST contribute if company has 20+ employees.
    • You can withdraw PF for marriage, house construction, or medical emergencies.
    • UAN (Universal Account Number) allows you to transfer PF when you change jobs.

  • Workplace Rights

    Gratuity Payments

    Law/Section: Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

    A lump-sum amount paid by the employer as a thank-you for your long service.

    • Mandatory if you have completed 5 YEARS of continuous service.
    • Calculation: (15 days' salary) x (Number of years worked).
    • Payable even if you resign or retire.

  • Workplace Rights

    Termination & Firing

    Law/Section: Industrial Disputes Act / Shops & Establishments Act

    Your employer cannot fire you 'at will' without following a legal process.

    Fact: False. Unless it's a very serious crime, they must follow the 'Due Process' mentioned in your contract and state laws.

    • 1-month notice or 1-month salary is mandatory for most workers.
    • Retrenchment Compensation: 15 days' salary for every year of service if company closes.
    • Right to a 'Show Cause Notice' before being fired for misconduct.

  • Workplace Rights

    Maternity Benefits

    Law/Section: Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

    Protecting the health and job of working mothers.

    • 26 WEEKS of fully paid maternity leave.
    • Work from home option (if nature of work allows) after the leave period.
    • Creche facility is mandatory if the office has 50+ employees.

  • Employee Helplines

    EPFO (PF) Helpline

    Contact: 1800 11 8005

    For issues related to PF withdrawal or UAN.

  • Employee Helplines

    Labour Helpline

    Contact: 155214

    National helpline for labor-related grievances.