Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Purpose & Object
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 has been enacted to regulate the payment of Wages of certain specified classes of workers. The Act provides for prompt and effectual remedy to the workers against illegal and unjustified deductions from their wages. Further, the Act also seeks to ensure timely payment of wages to workers and prescribes mode of payment of wages to the employed persons.
Applicability
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Payment of Wages Act, 1936 is a central legislation & extends to whole of India. |
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It applies to all persons employed, whether directly or through contractors, in a factory or certain specified industrial or other establishments. |
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Applicable on employees drawing wages up-to 6,500/- |
Person Responsible for payment
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In case of factories, person named as manager under the provisions of Factories Act 1948; |
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In case of industrial or other establishments, person responsible for supervision and control of the industrial or other establishments; |
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In case of railways, the railway administration and the person nominated by railway administration for the local area concerned; |
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In case of contractor, person designated by contractor.
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