BOCW Compliance

BOCW Compliance

Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act

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The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (BOCW Act) is a significant legislation in India aimed at regulating the employment and conditions of service of building and construction workers. This Act was enacted to address the various issues faced by this segment of the workforce, which includes ensuring their safety, health, and welfare.

The construction industry in India employs a large number of workers, many of whom are often engaged on a temporary basis and work under hazardous conditions. The BOCW Act mandates the registration of establishments employing ten or more workers. It also requires contractors and employers to register with the respective state welfare boards. This registration is crucial as it helps in monitoring and regulating the employment conditions of the workers.

One of the key features of the BOCW Act is the establishment of welfare boards at the state level, which are responsible for providing various benefits to construction workers. These benefits include accident coverage, pension schemes, housing loans, educational assistance for children, and medical expenses. The welfare boards are funded through a cess levied on the cost of construction, ensuring that the funds are utilized for the welfare of the workers.

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