Which one of the following Acts covers provision for daily working hours, holidays and overtime payments?
- AThe Minimum Wages Act
- BThe Payment of Wages Act
- CThe Factories ActCorrect
- DThe Trade Unions Act
Solution
Concept
Factories Act
Step-by-step solution
1. The Factories Act regulates working hours, weekly holidays, overtime and welfare of workers.
Explanation
The Factories Act, 1948 deals with hours of work, rest, holidays, overtime wages and safety. The Minimum Wages Act fixes wages, the Payment of Wages Act ensures timely payment and the Trade Unions Act deals with unions.
Why the other options are wrong
The other Acts do not regulate working hours and holidays.
Shortcut
Hours + holidays + overtime = Factories Act.
Common mistake
Choosing the Minimum Wages Act.
Correct answer: C) The Factories Act