Committees · Industrial Relations Code
Works Committee
- All the time
- Employer
What to do
When the Central Government requires it by order, constitute a Works Committee of representatives of the employer and the workers s. 3(1) rule 5(1).
Who it applies to
An industrial establishment in which one hundred or more workers are employed or have been employed on any day in the preceding twelve months, if the Government so orders s. 3(1).
In the checklist: Works Committee (if the Government requires it).
When
Forthwith after the order rule 5(1). The committee meets at least once in three months rule 5(18).
How
The total number of members may not exceed twenty, with no fewer workers’ representatives than employer’s representatives rule 5(2).
Allow at least three working days for nominations, and notify the election date seven days in advance on the notice board or electronic notice board, with the number of seats rule 5(9).
Members serve for three years rule 5(15).
Report the constitution and functioning of the committee in the unified annual return under the OSH rules rule 5(20).