LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
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M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
CO 4959 – LABOUR LEGISLATION
Date : 25/04/2008 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
SECTION-A
(Answer all questions) (10×2=20)
1.Define the term “worker” as under the Factories Act.
2.What do you mean by hazardous process?
3.Mention any two types of occupational diseases.
4.What is meant by “time payment of wages”?
5.State the qualification of presiding officer of the labour court.
6.Which place is called as an industrial establishment?
7.Who are allowed to make an appeal under the payment of wages act?
8.What are the steps involved in the certification of standing orders?
9.A fine is imposed on a person on 1-1-2008, the employer seeks to recover the fine on
7 –3-2008,Can he recover? State reasons for your answer
10.A worker working in a shed was injured by the fall of wall which was not the property
of or at the control of the employer. Is the employer liable to pay any compensation?
SECTION-B
(Answer any five questions) (5X8=40)
11.Briefly explain the provisions relating to the health of the workers as under the
Factories Act.
12.List out and explain the rules regarding annual leave with payment of wages.
13.Enlist the duties and powers of court of enquiry.
14.What are the matters to be provided in the standing orders ?
- “Certified standing orders constitute statutory conditions of employment ”. Comment. 16.Write short notes on the following:
a)Employer b)Disablement .
17.State and explain the various unfair labour practices as identified by the Industrial
Disputes Act.
18.Who is a conciliation officer? What are his powers?
SECTION-C
(Answer any two questions) (2×20=40)
19.Explain in detail the various provisions available to ensure the safety of the workers
in the workplace.
20.Discuss in detail the various deductions made in the wages as per the Payment of
Wages Act.
21.Describe the various provisions relating to layoff and retrenchment as under the
Industrial Disputes Act.