Shop and Establishment Gumasta Registration

 Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance

Introduction:

The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, also known as the Shop Act or Gumasta Registration Act, plays a crucial role in regulating the working conditions and employment standards in various commercial establishments in the state. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key provisions and requirements of this act and its recent 2018 rules.

Applicability and Registration:

The Act applies to all commercial establishments in Maharashtra that employ ten or more workers. Those with fewer than ten workers are exempt from several provisions, providing compliance relief for micro, small, and medium-sized firms (MSMEs).

Registration can be done online, with records maintained electronically. Establishments can obtain registration for a maximum of ten years. Employers must submit an online application within 60 days of commencing business.

Key Provisions:

1. *Opening and Closing Hours:* The state government can fix opening and closing hours for different types of establishments and shopping complexes.

2. *Hours of Work:* Adult workers cannot work for more than 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week.

3. *Prohibition of Discrimination:* Discrimination against women workers in recruitment, training, transfers, promotions, or wages is prohibited.

4. *Spread-Over:* A worker's daily spread-over cannot exceed ten and a half hours.

5. *Wages for Overtime:* Workers required to work beyond the specified hours are entitled to overtime wages.

6. *Weekly Holiday:* Sections of an establishment may work in more than one shift at the employer's discretion.

7. *Identity Cards:* Employers must provide identity cards to workers, to be produced on demand by the Facilitator.

Leave with Pay and Welfare Provisions:

The Act ensures that workers receive proper leave with wages, including a weekly holiday and casual leave. Additionally, it mandates welfare provisions such as health and safety measures, first-aid facilities, drinking water supply, and adequate sanitation facilities.

Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Rules, 2018:

These rules provide detailed guidelines for implementing the Act. They focus on transparency, ease of compliance, workplace safety, and welfare, especially for women workers.

*Main Rules:*

- Application for registration of establishment.

- Payment of electronic transaction or service charges.

- Renewal of registration certificate.

- Intimation of commencement of business for establishments with less than ten workers.

- Notice to make changes in the registration certificate.

- Conditions for employment of women, including safety measures.

- Notice of hours of work, rest interval, and weekly holiday.

- Prohibition of overlapping shifts.

- Part-time employment regulations.

- Identity card issuance.

- Leave book provision.

- Health, Safety, and Welfare Committee for larger establishments.

- Maintenance and safety standards.

- Annual return submission.

Conclusion:

The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act and its 2018 rules aim to create a conducive environment for businesses while ensuring the welfare and safety of workers. Compliance with these regulations is essential for businesses in the state, promoting transparency and safeguarding the rights of employees.

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[Note: The provided article is an overview of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act and its rules. It's essential to consult legal experts or government sources for detailed and up-to-date information on compliance.]

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