Payment of Wages act Flashcards
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 applies to employees earning wages up to: a) ₹10,000 per month b) ₹15,000 per month c) ₹18,000 per month d) ₹24,000 per month
b) ₹15,000 per month
The Act was enacted to regulate: a) Bonus payments b) Timely payment of wages c) Working hours d) Employee benefits
b) Timely payment of wages
The maximum wage period under the Act is: a) 7 days b) 15 days c) 1 month d) 2 months
c) 1 month
Section 4 of the Act specifies that wages must be paid: a) Weekly b) Monthly c) Within the prescribed wage period d) Annually
c) Within the prescribed wage period
Who is responsible for ensuring wage payments under the Act? a) Employer b) Trade Union c) Labour Commissioner d) Court
a) Employer
The term “wages” under Section 2(vi) does not include: a) Dearness allowance b) Bonus c) Overtime wages d) Basic salary
b) Bonus
The employer must pay wages to workers employed in an establishment with less than 1,000 workers within: a) 7 days of wage period completion b) 10 days c) 15 days d) 1 month
a) 7 days of wage period completion
The employer must pay wages to workers in establishments with more than 1,000 workers within: a) 5 days b) 7 days c) 10 days d) 15 days
c) 10 days
Which section of the Act deals with deductions from wages? a) Section 6 b) Section 7 c) Section 8 d) Section 9
b) Section 7
Under Section 7, deductions from wages are allowed for: a) House rent b) Provident Fund c) Income tax d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The maximum deduction limit from wages for any given wage period should not exceed: a) 25% b) 50% c) 60% d) 75%
b) 50%
Unlawful deductions under the Act can be claimed within: a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years
a) 6 months
Section 9 of the Act allows deductions for: a) Absence from duty b) Loans taken by workers c) Leave encashment d) None of the above
a) Absence from duty
Who is responsible for hearing claims regarding wage payment disputes? a) Labour Commissioner b) Payment of Wages Authority c) Trade Union Leader d) District Collector
b) Payment of Wages Authority
Fines on workers must be approved by: a) Employer b) Trade Union c) State Government d) Factory Manager
c) State Government
The total fine amount in a wage period cannot exceed: a) 1% of wages b) 2% of wages c) 5% of wages d) 10% of wages
b) 2% of wages
Wages must be paid in: a) Cash b) Cheque c) Bank Transfer d) Any of the above
d) Any of the above
If an employer delays wage payment, they may be fined up to: a) ₹100 b) ₹500 c) ₹1,000 d) ₹3,000
c) ₹1,000
The Act applies to: a) Factories b) Railways c) Industrial establishments d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The Penalty for violating the Act includes: a) Fine b) Imprisonment c) Both fine and imprisonment d) No penalty
c) Both fine and imprisonment
Deductions for damage or loss caused by an employee fall under: a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10
b) Section 8
A worker must be given an opportunity to explain before deductions for: a) Loans b) Absence from duty c) Damage to goods d) Provident Fund
c) Damage to goods
The Act does not apply to: a) Government employees b) Private-sector employees c) Contract workers d) Temporary workers
a) Government employees
The inspecting officer under the Act is appointed by: a) Employer b) Labour Union c) Appropriate Government d) Supreme Court
c) Appropriate Government
Wage disputes under the Act can be referred to: a) Labour Court b) Trade Union c) Payment of Wages Authority d) Factory Manager
c) Payment of Wages Authority
An employer must display wage payment details on: a) Notice board b) Worker’s ID card c) Employment contract d) Pay slip
a) Notice board
The Act was enacted to prevent: a) Delayed payments b) Unfair deductions c) Non-payment of wages d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The main purpose of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 is to ensure: a) Higher wages for workers b) Timely and proper payment of wages c) Equal wages for all d) Trade union benefits
b) Timely and proper payment of wages
Which authority is responsible for enforcing the Payment of Wages Act? a) Payment of Wages Authority b) High Court c) Trade Unions d) Employers’ Associations
a) Payment of Wages Authority
Wages must be paid on a working day and: a) In a public place b) In the workplace c) At the Labour Office d) At any place chosen by the employer
b) In the workplace
Section 3 of the Act specifies that responsibility for wage payment lies with: a) Employee b) Employer c) Labour Commissioner d) Government
b) Employer
The Act applies to workers earning wages up to: a) ₹10,000 per month b) ₹15,000 per month c) ₹18,000 per month d) ₹20,000 per month
b) ₹15,000 per month
If an employer fails to pay wages, the employee can complain to: a) Labour Inspector b) Payment of Wages Authority c) Trade Union d) Any court
b) Payment of Wages Authority
Which of the following cannot be deducted from wages? a) House Rent b) Provident Fund c) Income Tax d) Fines
a) House Rent
Under Section 13A, employers must maintain: a) Wage registers b) Attendance records c) Complaint registers d) None of the above
a) Wage registers
The Act applies to: a) Government employees b) Factory workers and railway employees c) Self-employed persons d) Freelancers
b) Factory workers and railway employees
Deductions from wages must be approved by: a) Employer only b) Trade Union c) Appropriate Government d) Employees’ Families
c) Appropriate Government
Section 15 of the Act deals with: a) Payment of wages b) Claims for delayed wages c) Allowances d) Strike policies
b) Claims for delayed wages
Who can file a complaint for wage non-payment? a) The affected employee b) A trade union c) An inspector d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Under Section 9, deductions can be made for: a) Loans b) Overtime c) Damage or loss caused by a worker d) Gratuity
c) Damage or loss caused by a worker
Wage disputes under this Act are settled by: a) Payment of Wages Authority b) Civil Court c) Employer d) Local Panchayat
a) Payment of Wages Authority
A fine imposed on an employee must be recovered within: a) 15 days b) 30 days c) 60 days d) 90 days
b) 30 days
If wages are not paid within the prescribed time, the employer may face a fine of up to: a) ₹500 b) ₹1,000 c) ₹3,000 d) ₹7,500
c) ₹3,000
Under Section 6, wages must be paid in: a) Coins or currency notes b) Kind c) Bank transfers d) Any of the above
d) Any of the above
A complaint regarding illegal deductions must be filed within: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 9 months d) 12 months
b) 6 months
The Act provides protection against: a) Forced labor b) Unjust wage deductions c) Minimum wage violation d) All of the above
b) Unjust wage deductions
The first state to implement the Payment of Wages Act was: a) Maharashtra b) West Bengal c) Uttar Pradesh d) Tamil Nadu
c) Uttar Pradesh
Non-payment of wages within the prescribed time is punishable under: a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23
a) Section 20
Who appoints Inspectors under the Act? a) Employer b) Labour Commissioner c) Appropriate Government d) District Magistrate
c) Appropriate Government
Can an employer withhold wages for disciplinary reasons? a) Yes, fully b) Yes, with government approval c) No, unless under specific conditions d) No, never
c) No, unless under specific conditions
An employee working overtime should be paid: a) Single rate b) One and a half times the normal wage c) Double the normal wage d) Triple the normal wage
c) Double the normal wage
The penalty for falsifying wage records is covered under: a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
b) Section 14
If a worker is dismissed, their wages must be paid within: a) 24 hours b) 2 days c) 7 days d) 15 days
a) 24 hours
Which body has the power to amend this Act? a) Employer b) Central Government c) Labour Court d) Supreme Court
b) Central Government
