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    Question

    Which of the following codes consolidates laws relating

    to wages, including minimum wages, payment of wages, and bonus?
    A Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Code on Wages, 2019 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Code on Social Security, 2020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Code on Wages, 2019 consolidates four central labour laws: 1. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 2. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 3. The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 4. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 This Code provides a uniform definition of wages and aims to ensure timely payment and minimum wage coverage for all employees across organized and unorganized sectors.

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