11. Kamala is a daily wage labourer. She gets no other allowances apart from her wages. She is not paid for the days she does not work. She did not get any formal letter of employment. Which of the following is applicable for Kamla who sector? (a) She gets a regular salary at the end of the month (b) She is paid for leave works in the organised 4 (c) She does not receive medical allowance (d) She got an appointment letter stating the terms and conditions of work when she joins work.
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A large number of workers are forced to enter the unorganised sector jobs, which pay a very low salary. They are often exploited and not paid a fair wage. Their earnings are low and not regular. These jobs are not secure and have no other benefits. We also find that majority of workers from scheduled castes, tribes and backward communities find themselves in the unorganised sector. Besides getting the irregular and low paid work, these workers also face social discrimination. Protection and support to the unorganised sector workers is thus necessary for both economic and social development. The workers in the unorganised sector do not get paid leaves, provident fund, payment during holidays, gratuity, etc.
Kamal is a daily wage labourer in a nearby grocery shop. He goes to the shop at 7:30 in the morning and works till 8:00 p.m. in the evening. He gets no other allowances apart from his wages. He is not paid for the days he does not work. He has therefore no leave or paid holidays. Nor was he given any formal letter saying that he has been employed in the shop. He can be asked to leave anytime by his employer.