The question (6 marks)
Write a short note on the authorities for the settlement of claims under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and on the difference between the two Acts in the matter of appeal. (6 marks)
MU Module I, authorities and claims under the two wage Acts; pack ch. 01 §§5 and 8.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Payment of Wages and Minimum Wages of Labour Law and Industrial Relations – II.
Authorities you will need
- Payment of Wages Act 1936, ss. 14, 14A, 15(1) to (4), 16, 17 and 18
- Payment of Wages Act 1936, s. 21(1) and (2)
- Minimum Wages Act 1948, ss. 19, 20(1) to (7)
- Minimum Wages Act 1948, s. 13(1)(b) and (c) and s. 14
- Minimum Wages Act 1948, s. 22B
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