The classification of workers in the wage notification issued from time to time by the respective governments under the Minimum Wages Act 1948 into Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly Skilled Worker offers a ready to use formula for classification of workers and this classification is recognised by statute and is acceptable to all government officers. This may be examined, however it is pointed out that attendance is not a factor to be reckoned in gradation of workmen. Attendance could be a factor for calculating the actual quantum of benefit accruing to a workman for any defined period of time.