Question 1

As per factories act which among the following are true in respect of the_______ definition of a worker'? "Worker" means a person employed1 Directly or by or through any agency (including a contractor2 With or without the knowledge of the principal employer3 Whether for remuneration or not4 In any manufacturing process

Accepted Answer

The definition of a "worker" under the Factories Act includes all the mentioned aspects: being employed directly or through an agency, with or without the knowledge of the principal employer, whether for remuneration or not, and in any manufacturing process.

Question 2

Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. 1952 is ____applied to establishments employing not less than

Accepted Answer

The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, is applied to establishments employing not less than 20 employees.

Question 3

An employee whose salary does not exceed is eligible or Bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest updates, the eligibility limit for employees under the Payment of Bonus Act has been increased to Rs. 21,000. This means employees earning up to this amount are eligible for a bonus.

Question 4

Which of the following is not included under the definition of wages given under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?

Accepted Answer

Gratuity is not considered a part of wages under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. It is a benefit paid at the time of retirement or termination, and thus, not included in the regular wage definition.

Question 5

According to this Act, the maximum wage period or payment of wages to employees by employer should not exceed .

Accepted Answer

According to the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the maximum wage period or payment of wages to employees by an employer should not exceed one month or 30 days. This ensures timely payment of wages to employees.

Question 6

If there is willful removal or disregard by the workman of any safety guard or other device which he knew to have been provided for the purpose of securing safety of workman,

Accepted Answer

If a workman willfully removes or disregards safety measures knowing they were provided for their safety, the employer is not liable for compensation due to the worker's own negligence.

Question 7

In case of fatal accident if the commissioner serves notice to the employer based on his source
(a) The employer can neglect the notice.
(b) If the employer thinks liable, he shall make the deposit within sixty days of the service of notice.
(c) If the employer thinks liable, he shall make the deposit within thirty days of the service of notice.
(d) If the employer is not liable, he shall in his statement indicate the grounds on which he disclaims liability.

Accepted Answer

If the employer thinks liable, he shall make the deposit within thirty days of the service of notice, and if not liable, he must indicate the grounds for disclaiming liability.

Question 8

Under Employees Compensation Act, 1923, which of the following are considered as dependent of deceased workman for the purpose of paying compensation?
(i) a minor brother or an unmarried sister or a widowed sister
(ii) a widowed daughter-in-law
(iii) a minor child of a pre-deceased son
(iv) a minor child of a pre-deceased daughter where no parent of the child is alive
(v) a paternal grandparent if no parent of the workman is alive;

Accepted Answer

Under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923, all the listed categories (i, ii, iii, iv, and v) are considered dependents of a deceased workman for the purpose of paying compensation. This includes a wide range of familial relations to ensure support for those closely related to the workman who might be dependent on them at the time of their death.

Question 9

Under Employees Compensation Act, employer shall not be liable to pay compensation in respect of any injury not resulting in death or permanent total disablement caused by an accident

Accepted Answer

Under the Employees Compensation Act, an employer is not liable to pay compensation for injuries not resulting in death or permanent total disablement if the injury was caused by the employee's intoxication, willful disobedience of safety orders or rules, or willful removal or disregard of safety measures.

Question 10

Agency of United Nations which deals with international labour standards and providing social protection and working opportunities is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is the agency of the United Nations that sets international labour standards and promotes social protection and opportunities for all workers.

Quiz 5: Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, and Workers Rights in India