Hi Deepak
This is an interesting discussion. I write to you from Triniodad where we have a seemingly different approach. Our system is heavily based on written contracts and those contracts expressly state how persons will be paid. If one's contract states that he/she is hired and is to be paid on a monthly basis, it essentially means that, unless the individual is terminated before the end of the month, he/she receives the agreed monthly rate each month. This applies whether the arrangement is permanent or temporary/contract. If, however, persons are hired on an hourly or weekly basis, they are paid only for the time worked, except where there are facilities for paod absences like sick leave, vacation, etc.
Angela.