Civil Services Examination · Question 2
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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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Under the Code on Wages, 2019 all workers, including casual ones, are covered for working hours/overtime, and the government may notify that wages be paid only through bank accounts. EPF coverage depends on establishment size and wage thresholds, so not all casual workers are covered.