Question 1

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 included under the definition of wages according to the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. It is considered a post-employment benefit rather than a component of wages.

Question 2

Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 the maximum limit on deductions should not ordinarily cross

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

If deduction is made contrary to the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 the aggrieved employee can write to the inspector appointed under the Act within the time period given below from the date on which the deduction from wages was made or the date on which the payment of wages is due

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Under which labour legislation in India the provision of check-off has been accepted?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The present wage ceiling per month for the purpose of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 is

Accepted Answer

The Payment of Wages Act, 1936, has been amended over time, and as of the latest update, the wage ceiling for the applicability of the Act is Rs. 24,000 per month. However, since this option is not available among the choices provided and considering the historical updates, the closest and most accurate answer from the given options would be Rs. 18,000/-. It's important to note that the actual ceiling might be different due to recent amendments or updates beyond my last knowledge update in April 2023.

Question 6

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, which is equivalent to 30 days.

Question 7

The total amount of deductions from wages of employees should not exceed ---- ---- percentage.

Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, the total amount of deductions from an employee's wages should not exceed 50% to ensure that employees retain a reasonable portion of their earnings for living expenses.

Question 8

Total amount of fine imposed by the employer on employees should not exceed -------- percentage of his wage

Accepted Answer

The answer of Total amount of fine imposed by the...

Question 9

Fine should be recovered within ------- days from the date on which fine were imposed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fine should be recovered within ------- days...

Question 10

Whoever obstructs an Inspector in the discharge of his duties under this Act, he may be punished with fine which may extend --------- rupees

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whoever obstructs an Inspector in the discharge...

Question 11

Fine should not be imposed on any employee who is under the age of ------- years.

Accepted Answer

Fine should not be imposed on any employee who is under the age of 15 years, as per the regulations designed to protect child labor and ensure that minors are not subjected to punitive financial penalties in the workplace.

Quiz 3: Payment of Wages Act 1936