Quarterly Filing of ER-I Report Now Mandated in Haryana for March 2025 Quarter

accordance with Section 5 of the Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959. The filing pertains to employment data for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, and must be completed no later than April 30, 2025, through the official Haryana employment portal at hrex.gov.in.

This statutory obligation is applicable to all private sector establishments that employ twenty-five or more individuals and are engaged in any form of economic activity. The Act defines “establishment” broadly to include any office, business, or organization that performs commercial, industrial, or professional functions. The legislative intent behind the Act is to ensure that job vacancies are notified to public employment exchanges, thereby promoting equitable employment access and enabling the government to monitor labour trends across industries.

The ER-I Report serves as a structured quarterly return capturing crucial employment data, including but not limited to, the total number of individuals employed during the quarter, the number and nature of vacancies that arose, and the method of recruitment adopted. This information contributes significantly to the State’s labour planning efforts and to the formulation of evidence-based employment policies.

Non-compliance with this requirement attracts penal consequences under Section 7 of the Act. Failure to notify vacancies or furnish the required return may result in a fine extending up to INR 500 for a first offence and up to INR 1,000 for any subsequent breach. Additionally, if any person refuses to provide or knowingly furnishes false information in response to queries necessitated under Section 5, they shall be liable to a fine which may extend to INR 250 for a first contravention and up to INR 500 for repeated infractions.

Employers are accordingly advised to verify the accuracy of their workforce records and ensure timely digital submission of the ER-I return, as non-compliance may attract statutory penalties and scrutiny from regulatory authorities. The Haryana Employment Department’s renewed emphasis on compliance reinforces the importance of statutory workforce reporting as a tool for institutional transparency and inclusive labour market governance.