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Question 43
The IR Code, 2020, introduces a new timeline for completing internal investigations into misconduct. What is this time limit?
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Explanation:
The Code "introduces a limit of 90 days within which internal investigation into misconduct must be completed".
Question 44
Under the IR Code, 2020, what is the new range for the fine for contravention of retrenchment provisions (previously up to ₹1,000)?
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Explanation:
The penalty "has been made punishable with minimum fine of INR 100,000 that can be extended to INR 1 million".
Question 45
The IR Code, 2020, enables the compounding of certain offences. For offences punishable with a fine only, the offence may be compounded for what amount?
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Explanation:
For offences "punishable with fine only, the offence may be compounded for 50% of the maximum fine...".
Question 46
The scope of 'industrial relations' covers the relationship between an employer and an employee, as well as what other relationship mentioned in the text?
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Explanation:
The scope is classified into four dimensions, including Employer-Employee Relations and Group Relations (interactions between workers).
Question 47
Which party plays a role in safeguarding the interests of both the employer and employee and ensuring they abide by legal terms?
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Explanation:
The government regulates industrial relations to "Safeguarding the interest of both the parties" and "Ensuring that both the employer and the employee, abide by the legal terms and conditions".
Question 48
Which non-statutory measure requires employers and workers to utilize existing machinery for dispute settlement and not resort to strikes or lockouts?
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Explanation:
The "Code of Discipline came into effect in June 1958. It requires employers and workers to utilise the existing machinery for settlement of their disputes".
Question 49
One of the actions mutually agreed upon by management and unions in the Code of Discipline is to avoid what?
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Explanation:
They agreed that "they will avoid litigation, sit-down and stay-in strikes and lock-outs".
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