Labour contract Clause Samples
A labour contract is a legally binding agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee. It typically specifies details such as job responsibilities, salary, working hours, benefits, and grounds for termination. For example, it may set out the employee’s role, probation period, and notice requirements for resignation or dismissal. The core function of a labour contract is to provide clarity and legal protection for both parties by clearly defining their rights and obligations, thereby reducing the risk of disputes.
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Labour contract. In labour contract the contractor undertakes contract for the labour portion. All materials for the construction are arranged and supplied at the site of work by the department or owner, the labour contractor engages labour and gets the work done according to specifications. The contract is on item rate basis for labour portion only and contractor is paid for the quantities of work done on measurement of the different items of work at the stipulated rate in the contract agreement. Materials for scaffolding, centering and stuttering and other similar materials are supplied by the department' or owner, contractor may also use his own materials for scaffolding, centering and shuttering, etc., if provided in the agreement. Contractor uses his own tools for working, but plants and machineries are arranged by the department or owner. An agreement with all conditions of contract, rates, bill of quantities, etc., is prepared before the works given out to the contractor. This system of contract is not generally adopted in the Government department. Private buildings are however constructed by labour contract system which is less trouble some.
Labour contract. In labour contract, the contractor undertakes contracts for the labour portion only excluding the materials which are arranged and supplied at the work site by the department/owner
Labour contract. This is the most commonly adopted system for the construction of private individual buildings in small cities. • The contractor arranges all necessary labour, tools & plant and equipments required. • The materials are supplied by the owner and he appoints an Engineer to supervise the work to maintain the quality and economy in construction. • This system is suitable in Govt. Department works as they are in a privileged position to buy large quantities of materials at cheap rates. • Low risk to the contractor. • Changes are easy. • Changes are costly. • Cost not known at outset. • The owner carries much of the risks since supplying materials.
Labour contract. In this the tenderer undertakes contract for the labour portion. All materials for the construction are arranged and supplied at the site of work by the owner or department. The labour contractor engages labour and gets the work done according to the specifications. The contract is on item rate basis for labour portion only. The contractor is paid for the quantities of work done on measurement of the different items of work at the agreed rate in the contract agreement. Contractor uses his own tools for working, but plants and machineries are arranged by the department. Scaffolding, centering and shuttering etc. has to be arranged by the department normally but if provided in the agreement may have to be arranged by the contractor.
(i) The materials available in government stores is utilized.
(ii) The increase in the cost of the work is checked in spite of any rise in the prices of such materials in the market.
(iii) Difficulty in obtaining certain materials in the open market can be avoided.
(i) Materials to be supplied by department may not be readily available in the market. In such circumstance the contractor is required to keep himself in touch with the day to day position regarding the supply of the materials.
(ii) Large storage space and constant guard are required to store the materials. Besides this constant accounting of materials is required by employing additional staff.
(iii) Theft from store, shortage of materials, difficulty during handing over charge, accounting all materials are constant worries for the department.
(iv) Refund of surplus departmental materials by the contractor in a good condition, wastage, demurrage etc. are also involved in this type of contract.