Question

Correct the following statement and rewrite: The Equal Remuneration Act, 1978 provides that equal wages should paid to men.​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Every employer covered under this act shall pay the employees remuneration in cash/kind at a rate which shall not be less favourable to the other gender if the work is the same or of similar nature.

Same work or work of similar nature would mean if the work is performed under similar conditions either by a man or woman it would require the same skill, effort and responsibility. If there are any differences in the skill, effort and responsibility required from a man when compared to a woman the same is not important to the employment.

No employer shall be allowed to reduce the remuneration of any worker in order to comply with the provisions of this act.

In case the remuneration payable before the commencement of this act was different due to discrimination then going forward the higher(in case of two rates) or highest(in case of more than two rates) rate shall be payable. However the same shall not apply to the remuneration payable for the services rendered before the commencement of the act

While employees are recruited for work which is the same or of similar nature no discrimination shall be directed towards women unless any law prohibits the same. This provision is also extended to activities after recruitment i.e promotion, training or transfer. The reservations made towards Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, retrenched employees or any other class or category of persons will not be affected by this provision.

An advisory committee shall be formed which shall consist of 10 members half of which shall be women and the committee shall focus on providing its advice for increasing the employment opportunities for women, hours of work, nature of work and such other matters.

Every employer is required to maintain registers and other documents in relation to the workers employed by him.

The appropriate government shall appoint inspectors for the purpose of investigation of compliance with the provisions of this act.

The Inspector shall have the power:

To enter any building/premises/factory/vessel

Require the production of documents

Take evidence from any person to confirm compliance of the act

Examine the employer/agent/servant