Dear Madhu,
The initial query was as to whether the trainees are entitled to bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act 1965 or not. Your reply should have been confined to the query only but a set of controversy has arisen as to whether they are entitled to benefits under other Acts viz PF Act.,ESI Act., Minimum wage Act etc.
In my opinion, we need to check the definition of employees or worker under each of the Acts or certified standing orders of the firm/company in order to make an firm opinion. I don't agree with the contention of Sh Biswas the all apprentices are trainees or learners hence the could also be paid bonus.The apprentices under Apprentices Act are different entity who are supposed to get training under government directions for a limited period with no assurance of absorption in the company after completion of the period of their apprenticeship unlike trainees of the organization, who are at better footings as relates to employment.
BS Kalsi
Member since August, 2011
The initial query was as to whether the trainees are entitled to bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act 1965 or not. Your reply should have been confined to the query only but a set of controversy has arisen as to whether they are entitled to benefits under other Acts viz PF Act.,ESI Act., Minimum wage Act etc.
In my opinion, we need to check the definition of employees or worker under each of the Acts or certified standing orders of the firm/company in order to make an firm opinion. I don't agree with the contention of Sh Biswas the all apprentices are trainees or learners hence the could also be paid bonus.The apprentices under Apprentices Act are different entity who are supposed to get training under government directions for a limited period with no assurance of absorption in the company after completion of the period of their apprenticeship unlike trainees of the organization, who are at better footings as relates to employment.
BS Kalsi
Member since August, 2011