# CompliancePolicy

id: 703cca07-8f60-44f3-b92a-c9419ab966f6
title: Punjab Minimum Wages Act, 2019
description:
  Under the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019, every employer is legally required to pay workers no less than the provincially notified minimum wage. As of the 2024–25 Punjab budget notification, the minimum wage is Rs. 37,000/month for unskilled workers. Violation is a cognizable offence punishable with fine and/or imprisonment. Employers must display wage rates prominently at the workplace.


id: 76df6607-9a77-4019-9080-7ebc6dbdebaa
title: EOBI – Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution Act, 1976
description:
  All industrial and commercial establishments with 5+ workers must register with EOBI. The employer contributes 5% of the insured wage (minimum Rs. 400/month) and the employee contributes 1%. Contributions must be deposited by the 15th of each following month. Non-compliance attracts a surcharge of 2% per month and prosecution. Every registered worker receives an EOBI card and is entitled to old-age pension, survivors pension, invalidity pension, and old-age grant.


id: 8947cae5-2e24-4602-84eb-36b878ab0388
title: PESSI – Punjab Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965
description:
  Establishments in Punjab with 5+ workers must register with PESSI (Punjab Employees Social Security Institution). The employer contributes 6% of wages and the employee contributes 1% for workers earning up to Rs. 45,000/month. Contributions are payable monthly. Covered workers receive medical care, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, invalidity grant, and survivors grant. Non-registration attracts penalty plus arrears with markup.


id: 9b26f4cb-3eca-4113-a165-5c5d84235804
title: Factories Act, 1934 – Working Hours & Safety
description:
  Under the Factories Act 1934 (applicable in Punjab), no adult worker shall work more than 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week. Overtime must not exceed 10 hours per day or 56 hours per week. Every factory must have adequate lighting, ventilation, drinking water, first-aid boxes, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and guarded machinery. A safety officer is mandatory for factories with 500+ workers. Records of all accidents causing absence of 48+ hours must be reported to the Inspector of Factories within 48 hours.


id: a8b36ead-ed0b-44b3-9fb4-260a4ddbe021
title: Punjab Occupational Safety & Health Act, 2019 (POSH)
description:
  The Punjab OSH Act 2019 requires every establishment with 10+ workers to: (1) appoint a Safety Officer; (2) constitute a Safety Committee for 50+ workers; (3) conduct risk assessments; (4) provide PPE free of cost; (5) maintain an Accident Register; (6) display emergency procedures. Employers must report fatal accidents to the Department of Labour within 24 hours and other serious injuries within 72 hours. Non-compliance is penalised with fines up to Rs. 500,000 per violation.


id: dd8d9636-1f3a-4526-9db7-ecbc739b9d44
title: Overtime Pay Compliance – West Pakistan Shops & Establishments Ordinance, 1969
description:
  Workers required to work beyond normal working hours are entitled to overtime at 1.5× the ordinary rate of pay for the first 2 hours, and 2× for every hour thereafter. Overtime must be voluntary except in declared emergencies. The employer must maintain an overtime register showing hours worked and wages paid. Overtime cannot be used as a substitute for adequate staffing. Maximum permissible overtime is 3 hours per day / 10 hours per week under normal circumstances.


id: 113c889b-756c-4eca-a034-da1fb38d1701
title: Annual, Casual & Sick Leave – Factories Act & Shops Ordinance
description:
  Every worker who has completed 12 months of continuous service is entitled to 14 days Annual (Earned) Leave with full pay. In addition, workers are entitled to 10 days Casual Leave and 10 days Sick Leave per year. Casual leave cannot be accumulated; unused leave lapses at year-end. Sick leave requires a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner for periods exceeding 2 days. Annual leave can be accumulated for up to 2 years. On termination, workers must be paid for any accrued but untaken earned leave.


id: ff3d61ff-266b-4532-aeca-50e38acaa62d
title: Maternity Benefit Ordinance, 1958
description:
  Female workers who have completed 4 months of service are entitled to 12 weeks fully paid maternity leave (typically 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after confinement). During maternity leave the worker receives full wages from the employer. The employer cannot dismiss or give notice of dismissal to a female worker during maternity leave. Maternity benefit applies to establishments with 10+ workers. Punjab's 2023 amendment extended maternity leave to 16 weeks for the first child in the public sector; private sector compliance to this extended entitlement is encouraged.


id: 7ac4c487-c4d6-469c-a8d9-76062a854b32
title: Payment of Wages Act, 1936 – Timely Salary Disbursement
description:
  Wages of every worker must be paid on a working day, and for monthly-rated workers no later than the 7th of the following month. For wage periods exceeding one month, wages are due within 10 days of the end of the period. Wages must be paid in current coin or currency notes (or via bank if authorised). No unauthorised deductions are permissible; allowable deductions (fines, recovery of advances, EOBI/PESSI contributions) must not exceed 50% of wages in any wage period. Any fine imposed on a worker must be recorded in a prescribed register.


id: e7d9ffb4-d486-436d-8454-7910440ccb87
title: Child Labour – Factories Act & Employment of Children Act, 1991
description:
  The Employment of Children Act 1991 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in any factory, mine, or hazardous occupation. Children aged 14–18 (adolescents) may work in non-hazardous establishments subject to: maximum 7 hours/day, no night shifts, and compulsory rest of 30 minutes after 3 hours of work. Every employer must maintain an age register and obtain an age certificate from a prescribed medical authority before engaging any worker who appears to be under 18. Child labour in contravention is punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to Rs. 50,000 or both.


id: 61df31ac-eb7c-44c7-92b7-b92d6aa8d825
title: Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010
description:
  Every organisation (public or private) must constitute an Inquiry Committee of at least 3 members (including a woman) to investigate harassment complaints within 30 days of receipt. A Code of Conduct must be adopted, displayed at the workplace, and distributed to all employees. Harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favours, or verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature. Penalties range from minor penalties (censure, withholding increment) to major penalties (dismissal). Employers failing to constitute a committee are liable to fine. A Federal and Provincial Ombudsperson is designated to handle appeals.


id: 0e4c0845-c8b0-489c-b573-5ce3b1fd9590
title: Gratuity & End-of-Service Benefits – Industrial Standing Orders
description:
  Workers covered by the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance 1968 who complete 1 year of continuous service are entitled to gratuity at the rate of 30 days' wages for each completed year of service upon retirement, resignation, or retrenchment (not dismissal for misconduct). The calculation is based on the last drawn basic wage. Employers must credit/maintain a gratuity fund or obtain group insurance of equivalent value. Non-payment of gratuity is a recoverable debt that attracts 6% per annum markup under the Payment of Wages Act.


id: 379f4d64-1242-4368-886f-2f7215d5b055
title: Punjab Terms of Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 2019
description:
  Every industrial establishment with 20+ workers in Punjab must frame Standing Orders covering: classification of workers (permanent, probationer, badli, contract, apprentice); working hours, shifts and holidays; payment of wages; leave rules; termination procedures and notice period (1 month for permanent workers, 1 week for probationers); grievance procedure; and disciplinary action process. Standing Orders must be certified by the Labour Court and displayed at the workplace. The appointment letter must be issued within 3 months of joining and must specify designation, salary, probation period, and applicable service rules.


id: 0e1f14fc-a8ef-44fc-aed9-ba6075f94163
title: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 – Employer Liability
description:
  Employers are liable to pay compensation for personal injury caused by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. Compensation rates: (1) Death — 50% of monthly wages x relevant factor (Schedule IV) or Rs. 200,000 minimum; (2) Permanent total disablement — 60% of monthly wages x factor or Rs. 240,000 minimum; (3) Temporary disablement — 25% of wages per week of incapacity. Employers must display a notice of their obligations. It is mandatory to take out group accident insurance or maintain adequate reserves. Compensation disputes are adjudicated by the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation.


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# OrgSettings

id: singleton
name: Colour Club Studio
legalName: Colour Club Studio
industry: Textile / Garments
address: Madina Market, Lahore - Sheikhupura - Faisalabad Rd, near PSO Pump, Nishatabad, Faisalabad, 38000
city: Faisalabad
phone: 0321 8666239
email: colourclubstudio@gmail.com
website: https://www.colourclubstudio.com/
workingHours: 8
workingDays: 6
dutyStart: 09:30
dutyEnd: 18:00
departments: Production,Quality Control,HR,Finance,Management,Marketing,Designing,Driver,Security
holidayCalendar: [{"title":"Eid Ul Fitr","from":"2026-03-20","to":"2026-03-24","paid":true}]
designations:
  Manager,Supervisor,Operator,Assistant,Intern,plate maker,Cutting Operator,Designer,Senior Driver,Guard


