Question

    Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, what is the maximum amount that can be deducted from an employee’s wages as a penalty?

    A 3% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The total amount of fine which may be imposed in any one wage-period on any employed person shall not exceed an amount equal to 39 [three per cent. Of the wages] payable to him in respect of that wage-period.

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