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What is the maximum number of working hours per day as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948?
What is the maximum number of working hours per day as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948?
What is the premium on overtime as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948?
What is the premium on overtime as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948?
How many fully paid vacation leave days are mandated by the Factories Act 1948 and the Shops and Establishment Act 1960?
How many fully paid vacation leave days are mandated by the Factories Act 1948 and the Shops and Establishment Act 1960?
According to the Payment of Wages Act 1936, when should wages be paid?
According to the Payment of Wages Act 1936, when should wages be paid?
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Under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, how many weeks of maternity leave are female employees entitled to?
Under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, how many weeks of maternity leave are female employees entitled to?
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Study Notes
Labour Laws in India
- The Maximum number of working hours per day is regulated by the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
- Overtime work attracts a premium as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
Leave Entitlements
- The Factories Act 1948 and the Shops and Establishment Act 1960 mandate a minimum of fully paid vacation leave days.
Payment of Wages
- Wages should be paid as per the schedule outlined in the Payment of Wages Act 1936.
Maternity Benefits
- Female employees are entitled to weeks of maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
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Test your knowledge of Indian labour laws with this quiz. Explore key aspects such as the Minimum Wages Act 1948, worker protection, and the federal and state government's roles in regulating labour. Sharpen your understanding of this crucial area of Indian law.
