HR Compliance for Indian Startups: Labour Laws That Can Shut You Down — VELTRO

Labour law violations accumulate in missed registrations and undocumented practices — until an inspection makes them impossible to ignore. VELTRO ensures full compliance.

Key Labour Laws Every Indian Business Must Follow

• Shops & Establishments Act: State registration mandatory for every commercial establishment
• POSH Act 2013: ICC mandatory for 10+ employees — ₹50,000+ fine per incident
• Maternity Benefit Act: 26 weeks paid maternity leave — non-compliance is a criminal offence
• Gratuity Act: Mandatory for 10+ employees, payable after 5 years
• Contract Labour Act: Principal employer registration required for businesses using contractors

Case: Series A Saved in 45 Days

60-person IT company: investor flagged missing POSH compliance, no ICC, no Shops Act registration. Blocked for 3 months. VELTRO completed full overhaul in 45 days. Round closed on schedule.