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Shops Establishments

# Records to Be Maintained Under the Shops and Establishments Act :

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    Employee register and full details
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    Payroll records - salary details, deduction, leave, overtime, fines, holidays, advance salaries
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    Attendance
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    All other details related to an employee
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    All other allied registers.

# Top 4 Features of the Shops & Establishments Act :

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    The fundamental objective of the act :

    One of the fundamental purposes behind the Shops and Establishments Act, thereby mandating establishment registration, is to make sure all employees are given equal rights and benefits in all foundations, be it the offices, movie theatres, or other places of entertainment.

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    The protocols of the Shops and Establishments Act and establishment registration :

    The Shops and Establishments Act comes under the labour laws, and frames the rules for employers to carefully heed to the number of working hours day-by-day and consistently adhere to the stipulated times for opening and shutting establishments. It also requires the management to observe national and religious leaves, set guidelines for the enlistment of juveniles and women, leaves for maternity, and casual leaves.

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    Upkeep of records under the Shops and Establishments Act :

    All organizations need to request for the approval or endorsement of the labour department and be up-to-date on the particulars of hiring, pay, credit reductions, leaves, and so forth, under the Shops and Establishments Act. Nevertheless, these guidelines may vary from one state to the other.

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    Authorise prerequisite for the Shops and Establishments Act & establishment registration process :


    In accordance with the labour laws, a permit issued under the Shops and Establishments Act is an obligatory prerequisite and, along these lines, all shops and foundations should register under the Act within 30 days from the date of commencing operations.

# Documents Required :

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    Shop or business address proof
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    ID proof
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    PAN card
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    Payment challan
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    Additional business licenses necessary to start a business.

# Registration Process for Obtaining Shops and Establishments License :

To register your shop or establishment online, follow the steps outlined below :
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    Visit labour department website

    The entire registration process takes place online in many states, while others are semi-online. Every state's labour department has a website with an online registration form and instructions.
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    Fill up application form

    Fill out the online application form accurately with information about your business. Details differ depending on the state and type of company.
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    Upload documents

    After completing the form, upload the necessary documents online/ In few states, physical submission of documents and a printout of the application form is required.
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    Fee payment

    The fee varies depending on the type of company and the type of licence. Many states have an online payment option, but DD/cash payments may also be made offline.
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    Inspection

    The labour department examines your application and, if they believe an inspection of your business premises is required in order to verify the particulars you filled up and documents attached, an inspector might be appointed to carry out an inspection. In the majority of cases, Inspection is not required.
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    Approval and issuance of license

    Following a review of your application and/or a visit to your business location, the authorities approve your application and issue a valid licence (normally valid for 1 year with renewal every year).

# Shop and Establishment Glossary :

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    EPOS

    EPOS is an abbreviation for electronic point of sale. Basically, any computerized system used to record sales and control inventory.
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    Private Label

    These are brands owned not by a manufacturer, but by a retailer or supplier. Retailers and suppliers purchase the goods, then label and market them under their name.
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    Contactless Payments

    This refers to a system of payments powered by near field communication (NFC). They include NFC-enabled credit and debit cards, smart cards, and smartphones that allow customers to complete transactions without physically touching a payment terminal.