Fixation of wage period
Section 16 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with fixation of wage period. The employer shall fix the wage period for employees either as daily or weekly or fortnightly or monthly subject to the condition that no wage period in respect of any employee shall be more than a month: Provided that different wage periods may be fixed for different establishments. The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.
The employer shall fix the wage period for employees either as daily or weekly or fortnightly or monthly subject to the condition that no wage period in respect of any employee shall be more than a month:
Provided that different wage periods may be fixed for different establishments.
Section 16, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Code on Wages deal with?
Section 16 of the Code on Wages is headed "Fixation of wage period". The employer shall fix the wage period for employees either as daily or weekly or fortnightly or monthly subject to the condition that no wage period in respect of any employee shall be more than a month: Provided that different wage periods may be fixed for different establishments.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Code on Wages?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Wages 2019 16, section 16 Code on Wages 2019, section 16 of the Code on Wages. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 16 of the Code on Wages enacted?
Section 16 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 16, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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