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EPFO Industrial Relations & Labour Laws MCQs with Answers and Explanations |

Get ready for the EPFO Exam with our comprehensive collection of with answers and explanations. These questions cover essential topics such as Trade Unions, Industrial Disputes, Labour Welfare, Factories Act, Payment of Wages Act, and Minimum Wages Act, based on the latest EPFO syllabus. Each question includes a clear explanation to help you understand key concepts and improve exam performance. Perfect for EPFO, UPSC, and other competitive exams. Download the free PDF for offline revision and strengthen your preparation today.

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Question 36
The IR Code, 2020, has changed the requirement for setting up a grievance redressal committee, reducing the employee threshold from 50 to what number?
Result
Explanation:
The Code "reduces the headcount for constitution of grievance redressal committee from 50 to 20".
Question 37
Under the IR Code, if there are multiple trade unions in an establishment, what percentage of worker support does a union need to be recognized as the sole negotiating union?
Result
Explanation:
If there are multiple unions, "the union supported by at least 51% of the workers will be recognized".
Question 38
If no single union has 51% worker support, what must the employer constitute?
Result
Explanation:
Where no union has 51% support, the "employer shall constitute a negotiating council comprising of representatives from each union that has at least 20% workers...".
Question 39
The IR Code, 2020, raises the threshold for mandatory certified standing orders. It now applies to establishments with how many workers?
Result
Explanation:
The Code "increases the threshold to 300 or more workers employed in preceding 12 months".
Question 40
Under the IR Code, 2020, who is responsible for developing the model standing orders?
Result
Explanation:
The Code provides that "model standing orders will be developed by central government (CG) which power currently vests with the state government".
Question 41
The IR Code, 2020, introduces a new 'Worker re-skilling fund'. Who is the primary contributor to this fund?
Result
Explanation:
The fund "shall consist of contribution from employers @15 days' wages last drawn by the retrenched worker...".
Question 42
How will the amount from the 'Worker re-skilling fund' be utilized for the retrenched worker?
Result
Explanation:
"The proceeds shall be utilised as direct credit of 15 days' wages to the retrenched worker's account...".
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