Ongoing labour law compliance is a significant operational requirement — particularly for manufacturing businesses, export-oriented industries, and companies subject to international buyer codes of conduct or development finance institution requirements. LegalBD provides compliance audit and advisory services to help employers identify and address risk before it becomes liability.
The Full Compliance Landscape
Labour compliance in Bangladesh extends well beyond the Labour Act 2006 to include: the Factories Act 1965 (health, safety, and welfare in factory establishments), the Payment of Wages Act 1936, the Minimum Wages Ordinance 1961 (updated periodically by the Minimum Wages Board for each sector), the Maternity Benefit Act 1939, the Employment of Labour (Standing Orders) Act 1965 (requiring registered standing orders for establishments of 100 or more workers), and the Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015.
Social Compliance and International Buyers
Manufacturers supplying international brands face social compliance requirements under auditing frameworks including BSCI, SMETA, WRAP, SA8000, and buyer-specific codes. Legal compliance with the Labour Act is the foundation for these audits, but additional requirements around working hours documentation, wage records, fire and building safety, and worker representation typically apply. LegalBD advises on the legal baseline as the starting point for social compliance readiness.
Provident Fund and Gratuity Management
Provident fund trusts for eligible establishments must be registered and maintained under the Provident Fund Ordinance 1961. Gratuity obligations must be funded appropriately and reflected in financial statements. We advise on the establishment, trust deed drafting, and ongoing management of provident fund and gratuity schemes.
Compliance Audit Service
LegalBD's labour law compliance audit covers: employment documentation review; payroll and benefit compliance assessment; disciplinary procedure evaluation; health and safety obligation mapping; trade union and CBA compliance; and identification of remediation priorities with a structured action plan for management.