Be ready when the labour inspector arrives
We audit your registers, records, wages, leave and committees against the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, fix the gaps before an inspection, and support you on the day an inspector from the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) visits.
- Register of workersReady
- Appointment letters and ID cardsReady
- Wage and overtime recordsReady
- Leave recordsFix
- Harassment complaints committeeMissing
Illustration of the report you receive after our audit.
What is labour inspection readiness?
It means having every register, record, notice and committee that Bangladesh labour law requires in place and up to date, so your workplace can pass an inspection by DIFE at any time. PayrollBangladesh runs a mock inspection, lists the gaps, fixes the records with you and keeps them current every month.
What a Labour Inspector Checks in Bangladesh
DIFE inspectors can visit factories, offices and other establishments, examine records and speak to workers. These are the areas they look at most.
Employment records
- Register of workers
- Appointment letters and ID cards
- Service books
Wages and overtime
- Wage registers and payslips
- Payment within seven working days
- Overtime at twice the ordinary rate
Hours and leave
- Attendance and working hours
- Leave records and balances
- Festival holidays and maternity benefit
Required committees
- Safety committee, where required
- Participation committee, where required
- Harassment complaints committee
Health, safety and welfare
- Fire safety and first aid
- Drinking water and toilets
- Safety training records
Terminations and settlements
- Notice and termination records
- Final settlements paid on time
- Gratuity and other dues
Our Labour Inspection Readiness Audit, Step by Step
A mock inspection that finds the problems before an inspector does.
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1
Scope
Sites, headcount, worker types and the records you keep today.
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Mock inspection
We check registers, files, notices and committees as an inspector would.
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Gap report
A written list of gaps, ranked by risk, with the fix for each one.
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Fix
We update records, draft missing letters and help set up committees.
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Keep current
Monthly upkeep so you stay ready, not just ready once.
Registers and Records an Inspector Can Ask to See
The core documents we check and keep up to date for you.
| Record or requirement | What it must show | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment letter and ID card | Given to every worker, with job and wage terms | Labour Act, s. 5 |
| Service book | Kept for each worker, except certain casual and temporary staff | Labour Act, s. 6 |
| Register of workers | Kept at the establishment and available to the inspector | Labour Act, s. 9 |
| Overtime records | Hours worked beyond normal hours, paid at twice the ordinary rate | Labour Act, s. 108 |
| Leave records | Casual, sick, earned and festival leave taken and due | Labour Act, ss. 115–118 |
| Wage payment records | Wages paid before the end of the seventh working day after the wage period | Labour Act, s. 123(1) |
| Final settlement records | All dues paid within 30 working days after employment ends | Labour Act, s. 123(2) |
| Safety committee | Required in factories with 50 or more workers; meets at least every three months | Labour Act, s. 90A; Rules 2015 |
| Harassment complaints committee | Handles complaints of discrimination, violence and harassment | Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 |
Based on the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Labour Rules 2015, as amended. Some 2025–2026 amendments still await implementing rules.
Workplace Committees Bangladesh Law Can Require
Missing committees are one of the most common findings. We help you set them up and keep their minutes.
Safety committee
Equal numbers from workers and management, including the safety officer, meeting at least once every three months.
Labour Act, s. 90A; Labour Rules 2015
Participation committee
Worker and management representatives who meet regularly on workplace issues and productivity.
Labour Act, Chapter XIII
Harassment complaints committee
A committee to receive and deal with complaints of discrimination, violence and harassment at work.
Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025
Before, During and After a Labour Inspection
If an inspector calls or arrives, this is how we support you.
Prepare
- Registers and files checked and up to date
- One contact person named
- Records organised by site
Support
- Documents produced quickly
- Questions answered with records
- Findings noted carefully
Close out
- Findings turned into an action plan
- Fixes made and evidenced
- Reply to the inspector prepared
Why Inspection Readiness Matters
The general penalty under section 307 of the Labour Act was raised in 2026 from Tk 5,000 to between Tk 25,000 and Tk 50,000, with up to three months’ imprisonment. Most findings are avoidable with records that are kept up to date every month.
Labour Inspection in Bangladesh: Frequently Asked Questions
Who carries out labour inspections in Bangladesh?
The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Its inspectors check compliance with the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Labour Rules 2015 in factories, offices and other establishments.
What documents should we have ready for a labour inspection?
The register of workers, appointment letters and ID cards, service books, attendance, wage, overtime and leave records, final settlement records, and the minutes of any required committees, such as the safety committee and the harassment complaints committee.
Do offices need to prepare, or only factories?
Both. The Labour Act covers shops, commercial establishments and offices as well as factories. Some rules, such as the safety committee, apply only to factories of a certain size, but records on wages, hours and leave apply widely.
When is a safety committee required?
In factories with 50 or more workers, under section 90A of the Labour Act and the Labour Rules 2015. It has equal worker and management members and meets at least once every three months.
What happens if an inspector finds a problem?
Usually the employer is asked to correct it within a set time. Continued or serious breaches can lead to penalties, which were raised in 2026 to between Tk 25,000 and Tk 50,000 for the general penalty.
What is a mock labour inspection?
A practice inspection where we check your records, notices and committees as an inspector would, then give you a written gap report with the fix for each finding.
Can you keep our records inspection-ready every month?
Yes. Records stay current when they are updated with each payroll. Our payroll outsourcing service keeps wage, overtime and leave records up to date automatically.
We use an Employer of Record. Who handles inspections?
The Employer of Record is the legal employer, so it keeps the employment records. With our Employer of Record service, we hold those records and support any inspection that involves your staff.
Find Your Gaps Before an Inspector Does
Tell us how many sites and workers you have. We will scope a mock inspection and send a fixed quote.
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Reviewed by Romana Akter Shila, Chief Executive Officer, PayrollBangladesh, 8 years in EOR and payroll operations. This page is general information, not legal advice.