Question

    Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, what is the

    maximum percentage of wages that can be deducted for absence from work?
    A 1% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 limits the amount that can be deducted from an employee’s wages for absence from work to a maximum of 12 days’ wages in a month, which is approximately 2% of the wages.

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