Question

Q2. Which of the following are Central Laws are implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment?

1. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

2. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

3. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2
• C. (c) Only 1 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(d) All of the above

Some important central laws under MoLE

• The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
• The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
• The Trade Unions Act, 1926
• The Mines Act, 1952
• The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act,1970
• The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
• The Factories Act, 1948
• The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
• The Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
• The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
• The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961