Self certification for startups on labour laws
Ministry of Labour had told states not to inspect start-up companies during the first three years of their life. Instead, the companies were advised to submit a declaration online annually for the period. Now the time will be extended from three years to five years in the coming years. Some states that have implemented the advisory are Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, Indian Express reported. This was done as some states have opposed self-certification for start-ups under these laws. The ‘Shram Suvidha’ portal has been integrated with Startup India portal for the purpose of self-certification with regard to these six labour laws.
The ministry also told states not to intervene in their functioning until any serious and credible complaint of violation is made against them in writing and the approval of the complaint has been obtained from one level senior to the inspecting officer. more