The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 Section 53 Liability of principal employer for welfare facilities Chapter XI · Special Provisions for Contract Labour and Inter-State Migrant Worker, etc. 53. Liability of principal employer for welfare facilities.--Welfare facilities specified under section 23 and section 24 shall be provided by the principal employer of the establishment to the contract labour who are employed in such establishment. Copy text 53. Liability of principal employer for welfare facilities.--Welfare facilities specified under section 23 and section 24 shall be provided by the principal employer of the establishment to the contract labour who are employed in such establishment.