Classification Of Workers

Adoni Suguresh
list of nature of jobs which are categorized in unskilled, semiskilled, skilled and highly skilled as contemplated under Minimum Wages Act
umakanthan53
Dear Suguresh,

As far as I know no statutory definitions are available for the terms unskilled, semiskilled, skilled and highly skilled. These terms indicate the nature of jobs or works performed by the concerned workmen mostly with reference to the levels of skill or experience required for their normal performance.

UNSKILLED WORK is that which requires no special training and involves the performance of simple duties which require the exercise of little or no independent judgement or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary.

SEMISKILLED WORK is one that requires sufficient knowledge of the particular trade in order to do repetitive or simple operations using simple tools and machines.

SKILLED WORK requires requisite training or sufficient experience enabling the incumbent the capability to work independently and efficiently according to the established standards.

HIGHLY SKILLED WORK is that type of work which requires supervisory ability apart from skill or competence of extraordinary degree.
Adoni Suguresh
Dear Mr.Umakanthanji
Thank you very much for your valuable inputs. Any help needed from you I will certainly seek your guidance ,
Thanks once again
Adoni Suguresh
Sr.Executive (Pers, Admin & Ind.Rels) Rtd
Labour Laws Consultant
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