The Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act is a significant piece of labor legislation in India aimed at regulating the employment and service conditions of building and construction workers. Here's a brief overview:
Purpose: The BOCW Act, enacted in 1996, seeks to regulate the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers, ensuring their safety, health, and welfare measures.
Scope: The Act applies to every establishment where ten or more building or construction workers are employed or were employed on any day of the preceding twelve months. It covers a wide range of construction activities, including building, construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, and demolition work.
