Question

Which of the following Acts have specific provisions to protect interests of Women Workers?

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1,2 and 4 only
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1,2 and 4 only

Payment of Gratuity Act of 1972 aims at providing Social Security to Workers and is not women specific.

This law applies to all establishments employing 10 or more workers. Gratuity is payable to the employee if he or she resigns or retires. The Indian government mandates that this payment be at the rate of 15 days salary of the employee for each completed year.