Maternity, Gratuity & Wages Acts — Set 9
Labour Laws · प्रसूति, ग्रेच्युटी और मजदूरी अधिनियम · Questions 81–90 of 160
The Maternity Benefit Act provides special protection for a woman who suffers illness arising from which cause?
Correct Answer: B. Pregnancy, delivery, premature birth, or miscarriage
Section 10 of the Maternity Benefit Act provides that a woman who suffers from illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of a child, or miscarriage is entitled to an additional one month of paid leave in addition to the regular maternity benefit. This additional leave is separate from the maternity leave period. A medical certificate is required to claim this additional leave. The benefit is paid at the same rate as maternity benefit.
What is the significance of Overtime in Indian labour law?
Correct Answer: C. Worker protection
The correct answer is Worker protection. Overtime is a crucial aspect of Indian labour law designed to protect worker interests and ensure fair practices in employment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, who is defined as a 'continuous service' worker?
Correct Answer: C. Employees whose service is not interrupted for more than 240 days
Section 2-A of the Payment of Gratuity Act defines 'continuous service' for the purpose of gratuity. It states that an employee shall be deemed to be in continuous service if he has been in uninterrupted service for the specified period, or has actually worked for not less than 240 days (190 days for mines and seasonal establishments) in a year. This definition ensures that workers with reasonable employment continuity can claim gratuity.
Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, which nominee takes precedence if the deceased employee has not named any nominee?
Correct Answer: C. Legal heir as per personal law
Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, if an employee dies without having made any nomination, the gratuity is paid to his heirs according to his personal law. If the employee had a family (spouse, children, etc.), gratuity must be paid to the family. If there is no family, it is paid to the legal heirs. An employee can nominate any member of his family as nominee for gratuity through the prescribed nomination form.
Which section of the Payment of Gratuity Act deals with nomination?
Correct Answer: B. Section 6
Section 6 of the Payment of Gratuity Act deals with nomination. An employee who has completed one year of service shall make a nomination in the prescribed form. The nomination must be made from among the members of the family of the employee. If the employee does not have a family, they may nominate any person. The nomination can be modified any number of times during service.
Under the Minimum Wages Act, the employer must display a notice of minimum wages at the workplace under which section?
Correct Answer: B. Section 20
Section 20 of the Minimum Wages Act requires every employer to display a notice in the prescribed form in the language understood by the majority of the workers employed in the establishment. This notice must be displayed at a conspicuous place in the establishment and must contain the information about minimum wages applicable to the establishment. Failure to display is an offence.
The Payment of Wages Act was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1936
The Payment of Wages Act was enacted in 1936 during the British colonial period. It was enacted to regulate the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons, especially to prevent unauthorized deductions and ensure timely payment. The Act has been amended several times over the decades, with significant amendments in 2005 and 2017. It now applies to all employees regardless of wage level after the 2017 amendment.
The Payment of Bonus Act was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1965
The Payment of Bonus Act was enacted in 1965. It provides for the payment of bonus to persons employed in certain establishments on the basis of profit or production or productivity. The Act was based on the recommendations of a Commission on Labour. It applies to establishments employing 20 or more workers. New establishments are exempt from bonus payment for the first 5 years.
The Social Security Code 2020 subsumes which Acts related to maternity and gratuity?
Correct Answer: C. Both Maternity Benefit Act and Payment of Gratuity Act
The correct answer is Both Maternity Benefit Act and Payment of Gratuity Act. The Code on Social Security 2020 subsumes 9 labour laws including: Employees' Compensation Act 1923, Employees' State Insurance Act 1948, EPF Act 1952, Gratuity Act 1972, Maternity Benefit Act 1961, Payment of Bonus Act 1965, ESIS Act, Building and Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, and Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act 2008. This Code aims to extend social security coverage to all workers. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, a woman with an illness arising from tube ligation is entitled to how many additional days of leave?
Correct Answer: B. 14 days
The correct answer is 14 days. This figure is established by official records, legislation, or research on Maternity Benefit, Gratuity and Wages Acts. Remembering key numbers and statistics is essential for competitive exams like RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC. Such data points are frequently asked in the General Knowledge sections of government job exams.