With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements : 1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The gov

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Q: (IAS/2021)
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :
1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Which of the above statements are correct?

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Economics

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IAS

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  1. All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) coverage: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that contractual or casual workers who work for an establishment covered under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 are entitled to benefits under the EPF scheme. This includes provident fund contributions from both the employee and employer, as well as benefits such as pension and insurance.

  2. All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment: As per the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, all workers, including casual workers, are entitled to a fixed number of working hours per day and per week. If they work beyond these hours, they are entitled to overtime payment, which is usually a higher rate of pay for the additional hours worked.

  3. The government can specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account: The government can issue a notification directing an establishment or industry to pay wages to its employees through electronic means such as direct bank transfer, instead of cash or cheque. This is aimed at promoting transparency and reducing the possibility of fraud or exploitation of workers by employers.