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What is the primary goal of a living wage?
Which allowance is specifically intended to help employees cope with inflation?
In which scenario would an employee claim the maximum House Rent Allowance (HRA)?
What does the Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) primarily cover?
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Which type of allowance is specifically designed to help with education costs for dependents?
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If an employee earns a total CTC of $50,000, what would be the approximate amount set for their Dearness Allowance?
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What is one of the main features of the House Rent Allowance?
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Which allowance can vary significantly from company to company and is not fixed?
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What is the maximum tax-deductible amount for child education allowance per year for an employee?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a form of incentive?
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Which principle is essential for wage and salary administration?
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What is one of the objectives of compensation administration?
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What type of travel expenses are covered under LTA?
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In a compensation plan, what is a major reason for establishing wage levels in tune with competing units?
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Which benefit is an example of fringe benefit?
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Which of the following components is associated with performance-based rewards?
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What is defined as the lowest wage necessary to maintain a worker and their family at a minimum level of subsistence?
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Which wage concept serves as a mean between the living wage and the minimum wage?
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What determines the upper limit of a fair wage?
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What is the first component of a monetary compensation package?
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Which is not considered a component of the pay structure?
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Which type of allowance is specifically designed to offset inflation and rising living costs?
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How is the minimum wage in a country usually established?
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Which factor does not typically influence the setting of a fair wage?
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Study Notes
Living Wage
- The living wage is defined as the amount necessary for a male earner to provide for himself and his family's basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, education for children, protection against ill-health, essential social needs, and insurance against old age.
- It encompasses not only basic needs but also amenities for the worker's well-being.
Allowances
- Allowances are additional payments to the basic salary provided to employees for meeting specific service requirements.
- Common types of allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
- Medical Allowance
- Conveyance Allowance
- Child Education Allowance
Dearness Allowance (DA)
- DA was introduced to mitigate the impact of inflation on salaried employees.
- It is typically around 5% of the total CTC (Cost to Company).
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- HRA helps employees pay their rent.
- The tax-deductible amount for HRA is limited to 50% of basic salary in metro cities and 40% in non-metro cities.
- HRA is usually set at 40% or 50% of basic salary, depending on the location of the workplace.
Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
- LTA covers travel expenses within India for employees and their families.
- Tax benefits are available for travel fare expenses, including those for dependents.
- Only domestic travel is covered, and foreign travel expenses are not tax deductible.
- Immediate family members who depend on the employee are covered under LTA benefits.
Child Education Allowance
- This allowance helps employees pay for their children's tuition fees.
- It is tax deductible up to Rs. 100 per month for a maximum of two children, typically equating to a maximum of Rs. 2,400 per year.
Objectives of Compensation Administration
- Establish fair and equitable remuneration, ensuring equal pay for similar work.
- Attract qualified and competent personnel.
- Retain existing employees by offering competitive wages.
- Control labor and administrative costs within organizational financial capacity.
- Improve employee motivation, morale, and union-management relations.
- Project a positive company image and comply with legal requirements related to wages and salaries.
Principles of Wage and Salary Administration
- Wage and salary plans should be flexible.
- Job evaluation should be conducted scientifically.
- Wage and salary administration plans should align with overall organizational plans and programs.
Components of Pay Structure in India
- Monetary compensation packages generally consist of:
- Base pay
- Allowances
- Incentives
- Fringe benefits
Base Pay
- Base pay is the primary component of the pay package, determined through job evaluation.
- The Fair Wages Committee outlined three concepts related to basic wages:
- Minimum Wage
- Fair Wage
- Living Wage
Minimum Wage
- The minimum wage is the lowest wage sufficient for a worker and their family to maintain a basic level of subsistence, including food, clothing, and shelter.
- It is set by the government in consultation with business organizations and trade unions.
Fair Wage
- A fair wage surpasses the minimum wage and represents a midpoint between the minimum wage and the living wage.
- The lower limit of a fair wage is the minimum wage, while the upper limit is the industry's capacity to pay.
- Fair wage is influenced by the current economic situation and future prospects of the industry.
Incentives
- Incentives are performance-based rewards such as bonuses, profit sharing, and sales commissions.
- They are typically offered to high-performing employees who exceed expectations.
Fringe Benefits
- Fringe benefits are additional non-salary benefits like provident fund (PF), pension plans, and gratuity.
Wage and Salary Administration
- A sound compensation administration plan aims to achieve the following goals:
- Establish a fair and equitable remuneration system that offers similar pay for similar work.
- Attract skilled and competent personnel.
- Retain current employees by maintaining competitive wages.
- Control labor and administrative costs within the organization's financial capabilities.
- Boost employee motivation and morale and improve union-management relationships.
- Project a positive image of the company and comply with legal wage and salary regulations.
- Key principles of wage and salary administration include:
- Flexibility in wage and salary plans.
- Scientifically conducted job evaluation.
- Alignment of wage and salary administration plans with overall organizational objectives and initiatives.
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This quiz explores the definitions and key aspects of living wage, including its importance for workers and their families. It also delves into various types of allowances that employees may receive, such as dearness allowance and house rent allowance. Test your knowledge on how these concepts impact employee compensation and well-being.
