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Contract Labour Compliance under the OSH Code (Formerly CLRA)

Contractor licensing, principal-employer obligations and vendor audits under the OSH Code (formerly CLRA), tracked end to end in Compliance Forge.

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Coverage
Contractor Licensing & RegistrationPrincipal Employer ObligationsContractor Vetting
CLRA is now part of the OSH Code. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 was subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, which came into force on 21 November 2025. Existing registrations and licences generally remain valid subject to intimation. Compliance Forge tracks both legacy licences and OSH Code licences.
๐Ÿงฉ Coverage

What we cover

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Contractor licensing and registration

Licence status, validity and renewals for each contractor, including legacy CLRA licences and licences under the OSH Code.

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Principal employer obligations

Your registration or intimation, welfare facilities, and the duty to engage only properly licensed contractors.

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Contractor vetting

Document and standing checks before a contractor starts work, and again at renewal.

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Payment verification

Proof of wage payment, EPF and ESIC challans matched against the worker list.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Deliverables

What you receive

A contractor register with licence, insurance and statutory status
Onboarding and renewal checklists tailored to your contractor types
A monthly proof-of-compliance pack per contractor
An exceptions report for management and audit
๐Ÿ”„ Approach

How we work

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Review

We look at your registrations, records and current practice for the area in scope.

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Remediate

You get a prioritised list of gaps with clear owners, and we help close them.

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Maintain

Deadlines, renewals and changes in law are tracked so it stays current.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Platform Support

Supported by Compliance Forge

Consulting and software share one record, so what we agree with you is tracked, not filed away.

โ“ Common Questions

Contract Labour Compliance: questions we hear

Is the CLRA still in force?
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 stands subsumed into the OSH Code with effect from 21 November 2025. Because many licences were issued under CLRA, and state rules are still being notified, we treat legacy and new licences together.
Who needs a contractor licence?
Under the OSH Code Central Rules, a contractor who has employed 50 or more contract workers in the preceding twelve months needs a licence. State procedures can differ, so we confirm the position for each state where you operate.
Can Compliance Forge track legacy CLRA licences?
Yes. Legacy licences are recorded with their validity dates and renewal alerts, alongside any licence obtained under the OSH Code, so nothing lapses in the transition.
What is a principal employer responsible for?
In broad terms, engaging licensed contractors, providing prescribed welfare facilities, and ensuring wages and statutory payments reach contract workers. Our contract labour guide walks through this.

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