Section 66
Section 66 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. No employer shall dispense with the services of an employee who has been in his [continueous employment- (a) for not less than a year, without giving such person at least thirty days' notice in writing, or wages in lieu of such notice ;
No employer shall dispense with the services of an employee who has been in his 97 [continueous employment- (a) for not less than a year, without giving such person at least thirty days' notice in writing, or wages in lieu of such notice ;
(b) for less than a year but more than three months, without giving such person at least fourteen days' notice in writing, or wages in lieu of such notice].
Provided that such notice shall not be necessary where the services of such employee are dispensed with for misconduct. 99[Explanation .- For the purposes of this section, 'misconduct' shall include- (a) absence from service without notice in writing or without sufficient reasons for seven days or more ;
(b) going on or abetting a strike in contravention of any law for the time being in force ; and (c) causing damage to the property of his employer.]
Section 66, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).
Questions about Section 66
How do I find court cases under Section 66 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act?
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When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?
Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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