UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Consider the following statements: As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers 2. no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The 2018 amendment introduced fixed-term employment across sectors, which makes hiring and letting workers go at the end of the term easier for employers. It also provides that, subject to the Industrial Disputes Act, no notice of termination is necessary for temporary workmen. Both statements are correct.

Topics: fixed-term employment, indian economy, industrial employment (standing orders) rules, labour reforms