Full-Day Classroom Seminar

Contract Labour Management

Principal Employer Accountability under the New Labour Codes 2026

Trusted by HR, IR & plant compliance teams at India's leading employers · Held in Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore

The Programme

Programme Overview

Introduction

Course Overview

The New Labour Codes have significantly increased the accountability of Principal Employers. Organizations can no longer rely solely on contractors to manage statutory compliance. Employers are now expected to exercise stronger oversight over contractor onboarding, licensing, wage payments, social security contributions, workplace safety, welfare facilities, and statutory documentation.

This practical workshop helps organizations establish a robust Principal Employer-led Contract Labour Management System that minimizes legal exposure, improves contractor discipline, strengthens compliance monitoring, and enhances audit preparedness.

Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand Principal Employer responsibilities under the New Labour Codes
  • Identify contract labour compliance risks before they become liabilities
  • Build effective contractor onboarding and approval systems
  • Monitor wage payments, PF, ESIC, and statutory benefits
  • Strengthen contractor compliance governance frameworks
  • Ensure workplace safety and welfare compliance
  • Maintain audit-ready records and documentation
  • Prepare for inspections, audits, and contractor-related disputes

Methodology

How We Teach

This workshop combines legal understanding with practical implementation.

Learning methodology includes:

  • Contract labour compliance case studies
  • Contractor due diligence exercises
  • Compliance audit checklists
  • Wage and social security verification frameworks
  • Practical documentation reviews
  • Risk assessment discussions
  • Inspection readiness simulations

Participants receive practical frameworks that can immediately be implemented within their organizations.

The Outcome

Impact & Audience

For the Organization

Organizational Impact

Effective contractor governance significantly reduces compliance risks and strengthens workforce management.

This workshop helps organizations to:

  • Reduce legal and statutory liabilities
  • Improve contractor accountability
  • Strengthen wage and social security compliance
  • Improve audit and inspection readiness
  • Enhance contractor safety management
  • Improve contractor performance monitoring
  • Build a structured compliance governance system

For the Individual

Personal Impact

For HR, compliance, procurement, and operations professionals, contractor management is becoming an increasingly critical capability.

Participants will be able to:

  • Monitor contractor compliance effectively
  • Conduct contractor due diligence confidently
  • Identify compliance gaps proactively
  • Improve contractor governance systems
  • Strengthen audit preparedness
  • Reduce organisational risk exposure

Audience

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

  • HR Managers & HR Heads
  • Compliance Officers
  • Factory Managers
  • Plant Heads
  • Administration Professionals
  • Procurement & Purchase Managers
  • EHS Professionals
  • Operations Managers
  • Industrial Relations Professionals
  • Contractors Management Teams

Curriculum

Course Outline

  • Principal Employer Liability under the New Labour Codes
    Understanding Accountability & Risk
    The Four Labour Codes and their impact on contract labour
    Shift from contractor-dependent compliance to Principal Employer-led monitoring
    Understanding different workforce categories
    Legal risks arising from contract labour engagement
    Core and non-core activity implications
    Key liability areas including wages, welfare, safety, social security, and documentation
  • Contractor Selection, Due Diligence & Onboarding Controls
    Building Strong Contractor Governance
    Contractor due diligence before appointment
    Verification of licences, registrations, PF, ESIC, GST, PAN, and banking records
    Contractor capability and compliance assessment
    Drafting strong contractor agreements
    Compliance, indemnity, and audit clauses
    Contractor approval checklists and governance controls
  • Registration, Licensing & Deployment Compliance
    Ensuring Workforce Legitimacy
    Establishment registration requirements
    Contractor licensing compliance
    Monitoring licence validity
    Site-wise deployment controls
    Work order vs actual deployment reconciliation
    Identity cards, police verification, and employment documentation
    Digital compliance requirements
  • Wage Payment, PF, ESIC & Social Security Monitoring
    Protecting Against Statutory Liability
    Principal Employer responsibilities for wage compliance
    Minimum wages and overtime verification
    Wage slip and bank transfer validation
    PF and ESIC monitoring systems
    Contractor bill processing linked to compliance verification
    Managing contractor defaults and delayed payments
    Monthly compliance tracking mechanisms
  • Safety, Health, Welfare & Working Conditions
    Managing Workplace Safety Responsibilities
    Principal Employer obligations for contract worker safety
    Welfare facilities and workplace amenities
    PPE management and safety induction
    Permit-to-work systems
    Accident reporting and incident management
    Site-level safety audits
    Health monitoring and emergency preparedness
  • Registers, Records, Returns, Audit Readiness & Penalties
    Building Audit-Ready Compliance Systems
    Mandatory registers and records
    Attendance, wage, overtime, and deduction records
    Contractor compliance files
    Internal compliance audit frameworks
    Inspection readiness strategies
    Managing contractor disputes and defaults
    Penalties and corrective action planning

Faculty & Inclusions

Your Trainer

Faculty

Instructors

Programs are delivered by experienced professionals specializing in Labour Law Compliance, Contract Labour Management, Industrial Relations, HR Governance, Compliance Audits, and Workforce Risk Management.

What's Included

Certificates & Inclusions

Participants will receive:

  • Certificate of Course Completion
  • Contract Labour Compliance Checklists
  • Contractor Due Diligence Frameworks
  • Audit Readiness Templates
  • Wage & Social Security Monitoring Tools
  • Labour Compliance Reference Material
  • Lunch and tea/coffee (for classroom participants)

Registration

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Have questions about your specific industry, or want to enquire about group discounts? Reach out to our programme coordinators directly.

Pankita

+91 97699 84690

Vikas

+91 75066 55250

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For Teams

Corporate In-House Training

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Schedule

Upcoming Contract Labour Management Sessions

20260624

Bangalore

1 Day | 9 AM - 5 PM

Full Day Classroom

20260625

Delhi

1 Day | 9 AM - 5 PM

Full Day Classroom

20260626

Mumbai

1 Day | 9 AM - 5 PM

Full Day Classroom

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Principal Employer accountability increasing under the New Labour Codes?

The New Labour Codes place greater responsibility on Principal Employers to monitor contractor compliance related to wages, social security, safety, welfare facilities, and statutory documentation.

Will the workshop cover contractor due diligence and onboarding?

Yes. Participants learn practical contractor evaluation, verification, onboarding, and compliance monitoring frameworks.

Does the program include PF, ESIC, and wage compliance monitoring?

Yes. Detailed coverage is provided on wage verification, PF and ESIC compliance checks, statutory documentation, and contractor bill processing controls.

Is workplace safety for contract workers covered?

Yes. The workshop covers safety obligations, welfare facilities, PPE management, induction processes, accident reporting, and safety audits.

Can organizations conduct customized contractor compliance workshops?

Yes. Princeton Academy offers customized programs on contract labour management, labour compliance audits, contractor governance, and Principal Employer accountability.

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