Here is Question No. 60 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2019
Q60. Consider the following statements: As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018
- If rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers.
- No notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
- Statement 1 is correct: The government has notified fixed-term employment for all sectors through an amendment to the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946. Fixed-term employment for all sectors will make it easier for companies to hire and fire workers along with reducing the role of middlemen.
- Statement 2 is correct: As the Amendment provides that subject to the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workmen whether monthly-rated, weekly-rated rated or piece rated and probationers or badli workmen
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