The Shop and Establishment Act regulates conditions of work, lists rights of employees in the unorganized sector, and provides a list of obligations for every employer. However, this is best suited for shops all across India, every benefit making foundations, lodgings, bistros, eating circles and joints, eateries, cinemas and for all public places of entertainment.

Shops and establishments act deal with several operations that follows the shops, restaurants, theatres or the commercial establishments in the country. However, the word ‘Establishment’ means a shop or commercial foundation. Many entertainment resources are also covered under this Act. When registering for the shop and establishment act in the case of SSI or MSME businesses in the unorganized sector, it serves as a proof for the existence of the business.