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Section 21 - Code on Wages, 2019
The Code on Wages, 2019
21. Deductions for damage or loss.-
(1) A deduction under clause (c) or clause (n) of sub-section (2) of section 18 for damage or loss shall not exceed the amount of the damage or loss caused to the employer by negligence or default of the employee.
(2) A deduction shall not be made under sub-section (1) until the employee has been given an opportunity of showing cause against the deduction or otherwise than in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed for the making of such deductions.
(3) All such deductions and all realisations thereof shall be recorded in a register to be kept in such form as may be prescribed.
Related Sections
- Section 63: Exemption of employer from liability in certain cases
- Section 44: Payment of various undisbursed dues in case of death of employee
- Section 38: Deduction of certain amounts from bonus payable
- Section 16: Fixation of wage period
- Section 48: Audit of account of employers not being corporations or companies
Related Acts
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