Bonus Act_Practical Problems_34

Referring the provisions of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, state whether the following persons are entitled to bonus under the Act:
(i) An apprentice;
(ii) An employee dismissed on the ground of misconduct;
(iii) A temporary workman;
(iv) A piece-rated worker.

Bonus Act_Practical Problems_33

A workshop is employing 50 workmen. A shop-supervisor is drawing monthly wages of Rs. 9,000. HRD paid annual bonus to all employees except the supervisor. The Supervisor contends that he is also entitled to bonus. Referring to the provisions of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 decide whether the HRD’s action is correct.