With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements: 1. All casual workers…
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements: 1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
All casual workers are NOT entitled to EPF coverage; eligibility depends on the establishment size and wage thresholds (Statement 1 incorrect). All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment (Statement 2 correct). The government can notify wage payments through bank accounts under the Payment of Wages Act (Statement 3 correct).