Question

    Who is considered the "principal employer" in a factory

    under the Act?
    A The owner or occupier of the factory, and if a manager is named under the Factories Act, then the manager. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only the owner of the factory. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only the occupier of the factory. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Any contractor supplying labour to the factory. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Under the Factories Act, the principal employer in a factory is the owner or occupier, but if a manager has been officially designated under the Factories Act, then the manager is considered the principal employer. This ensures that responsibility for contract labour is clearly assigned.

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