# The Code on Wages, 2019, Section 23: Deductions for recovery of advances

- Act: The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019)
- Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-on-wages-2019/section/23/

## Text

Deductions under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 18 for recovery of advances given to an employee shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:-- (a) recovery of advance of money given to an employee before the employment began shall be made from the first payment of wages to him in respect of a complete wage-period but no recovery shall be made of such advances given for travelling expenses; (b) recovery of advance of money given to an employee after the employment began shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed; (c) recovery of advances of wages to an employee not already earned shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.

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