Labour, Factory & Legal Metrology Compliance
Building Legitimacy from the Ground Up — For Every Worker, Every Machine, Every Metric
Setting up an industrial facility isn’t complete until your workforce is registered, your factory is licensed, and your equipment is certified. Across India — and especially under Maharashtra’s regulatory framework — statutory compliance with labour laws, factory registration, and legal metrology is not just a regulatory checkbox. It’s a precondition for safety, trust, and uninterrupted operations.
At DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory, we help you navigate the intricate matrix of labour laws, welfare obligations, factory licensing norms, and weights and measures compliance, ensuring your setup is fully aligned from the inside out — legally, operationally, and ethically.
Our Labour, Factory & Metrology Compliance Services
Factory License under the Factories Act, 1948
Every premise where 10+ workers operate with power must be licensed under this Act.
• Prepare and submit Form 2 with machinery, process, and man-hour details
• Coordinate with the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH)
• Assist in site inspections, compliance checklists, and floor plans
• Secure license issuance and manage annual renewals or modifications
Labour Welfare Board Registration & ESIC/EPFO Setup
Ensure every worker is protected — legally and financially.
• Register under Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board and Shops & Establishments Act
• Set up ESIC (Employees State Insurance) and EPF (Provident Fund) accounts
• Draft and file employee contracts, appointment letters, and HR policy declarations
• Manage regular filings, wage compliance audits, and inspections
Legal Metrology (Weights & Measures) Certification
Any business dealing in packaging, measurement, or calibrated instruments must comply.
• Register under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009
• Secure licenses for packers, manufacturers, importers, and dealers
• Coordinate approval of weighing instruments and measuring systems
• Assist with periodic verification, stamping, and record maintenance
Factory Statutory Reporting & Inspections
We help you avoid penalties and prosecution by staying compliant at all times.
• File annual returns under the Factories Act, EPF, ESI, and Labour Codes
• Prepare for inspections by Labour Department, DISH, and statutory auditors
• Address compliance gaps with immediate rectification plans
• Maintain registers for attendance, accidents, maternity, wages, and overtime
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act Advisory
Ensure your subcontracted or outsourced manpower is fully compliant.
• Register as Principal Employer under CLRA Act
• Draft vendor agreements with legal protections
• Verify contractor licenses, wage payments, and benefit records
• Mitigate risk of vicarious liability or strikes due to vendor defaults
Why Work with DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory?
- Decades of experience liaising with DISH, Labour Commissioners, ESIC/EPFO Offices, and Metrology Departments
• A one-stop partner for factory setup, regulatory onboarding, and employee welfare alignment
• Dedicated teams for compliance documentation, online portal coordination, and audit readiness
• Proven advisory to manufacturers, logistics providers, food processors, data centers, and exporters
• Legal-first, worker-aware, and operations-aligned — across India and especially in Maharashtra
Need Help with Factory Licensing, Labour Compliance, or Weights & Measures?
Let us ensure your people, processes, and premises are protected — from day one to day done.