Question

Under what circumstances the gratuity of an employee can be forfeited?

• A. Wilful Omission or negligence
• B. Termination for riotous or disorderly conduct
• C. Offence involving moral turpitude
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Gratuity is given by the employer to an employee for the services rendered by him. But sometimes gratuity of an employee can be forfeited. The gratuity can be forfeited on various grounds as mentioned below:

1. It can be forfeited due to the riotous behaviour of an employee.

2. It can be forfeited due to disorderly conduct of an employee.

3. It can be forfeited due to offence involving moral turpitude.

4. It can be forfeited for any act of wilful omission or negligence by an employee.