Special package for employment generation and promotion of exports in Textile & Apparel sector

Q.  Which of the following is/are true of the special package for employment generation and promotion of exports in Textile and Apparel sector?

1) Fixed term employment will be introduced for the garment sector.
2) Overtime hours for workers not to exceed 10 hours per week in line with ILO norms.
- Published on 27 Jun 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • Considering the seasonal nature of the industry, fixed term employment will be introduced for the garment sector.
  • A fixed term workman will be considered at par with permanent workman in terms of working hours, wages, allowanced and other statutory dues.
  • Overtime hours for workers not to exceed 8 hours per week in line with ILO norms.
  • This shall lead to increased earnings for the workers.

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