Section37
The Code on Wages, 2019

Adjustment of customary or interim bonus against bonus payable under this Code

In force Act 29 of 2019 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 2019 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 08 Aug 2019

Section 37 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with adjustment of customary or interim bonus against bonus payable under this Code. Where in any accounting year,-- (a) an employer has paid any puja bonus or other customary bonus to employee; The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.

Where in any accounting year,--

(a) an employer has paid any puja bonus or other customary bonus to employee; or

(b) an employer has paid a part of the bonus payable under this Code to an employee before the date on which such bonus becomes payable,

then, the employer shall be entitled to deduct the amount of bonus so paid from the amount of bonus payable by him to the employee under this Code in respect of that accounting year and the employee shall be entitled to receive only the balance.

Section 37, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).

Questions about Section 37

What does Section 37 of the Code on Wages deal with?

Section 37 of the Code on Wages is headed "Adjustment of customary or interim bonus against bonus payable under this Code". Where in any accounting year,-- (a) an employer has paid any puja bonus or other customary bonus to employee;

How do I find court cases under Section 37 of the Code on Wages?

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When was Section 37 of the Code on Wages enacted?

Section 37 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 37, 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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