During the period of layoff, although the employee is not assigned actual work and is not receiving full remuneration, certain wages are paid to the employee as remuneration for remaining attached to the factory/establishment of the employer. Therefore, such payments made during the layoff period are also considered wages for the purpose of Sec.2(22) of the ESI Act. Consequently, contributions are payable on these payments.
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
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