With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers a

Question

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 statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Code on Wages, 2019 mandates that all employees, irrespective of their employment type (regular or casual), are entitled to timely wage payments and are covered under provisions for working hours and overtime. Furthermore, the government has the authority to direct wage payments through bank accounts for specific establishments or industries to ensure transparency and efficient digital transactions.