Indian Labour Laws

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Questions and Answers

The Factories Act of 1948 applies only to factories owned by the Central Government.

False (B)

According to the provided information, the Directive Principles of State Policy significantly influence labor legislations in India.

False (B)

What is the primary objective of the Minimum Wages Act?

  • To regulate working hours for women.
  • To ensure equal pay for equal work.
  • To promote trade union activities.
  • To prevent exploitation of workers. (correct)

Contributions to political funds by workers are compulsory.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Trade Union Act was enacted in which year?

<p>1926 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, once a Trade Union is ________, it becomes an association of persons.

<p>registered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of daily working hours permitted for child workers, according to the information here?

<p>9 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name at least three topics related to labour that are available to review.

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A woman worker is allowed to work in night shift.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related Labour topics:

<p>Social Security = Labour Legislation Trade Unions = Registration Welfare = Officer Working = Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Political Funds Contribution

Workers are not obligated to contribute to political funds.

Child Labour Hours

The maximum daily working hours for child workers is 9 hours.

Registered Trade Union

An association of persons.

Minimum Wages Act Object

Aims to prevent the exploitation of workers.

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Trade Union Act Enactment

Established in 1926.

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Social Security Labour Legislation

A system providing benefits to workers and their families to protect against economic and social distress caused by events such as unemployment, sickness, disability, old age, and death.

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Minimum Wage Rate Fixing

The procedure involves notifications, consultations with committees & considering various factors like cost of living.

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Study Notes

  • Contribution to political funds by workers is not compulsory
  • Maximum daily working hours for child workers is 9 hours
  • A Trade Union when registered, becomes an association of persons
  • The Factories Act 1948 applies to factories belonging to the Central or any State Government
  • The Minimum Wages Act's goal is to prevent worker exploitation
  • A woman worker is allowed to work in night shift
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy do not influence labour legislations in India
  • The Trade Union Act was enacted in 1926

Potential Short Note Topics

  • Social Security Labour Legislation
  • Registration of Trade Unions
  • Types of funds in Trade Unions
  • Duties of Welfare Officer
  • Overtime
  • Working hours

Labour Legislation

  • Define it
  • Then discuss the objectives of Labour Legislation

Principles of Labour Legislation in India

  • Give a brief description

Factories Act, 1948: Worker Safety

  • Enumerate the provisions regarding the safety of workers

Factories Act, 1948: Child and Young Person Employment

  • Discuss the provisions related to the employment of children and young persons

Registered Trade Union

  • Describe the contents of the rules

Trade Unions

  • Define it
  • Discuss the historical background of Trade Union Movement in India

Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  • Describe the procedure for fixing minimum rates of wages

Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

  • Discuss the eligibility and disqualification concerning bonus to workers

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