wherein and by which, they were denied the payment of bonus, overtime wages, encashment of earned leave and interest. That writ petition was admitted ... wages. With reference to the claim for bonus, earned leave encashment, overtime wages, the Labour Court held that the workmen have not proved their claim
regarded as wages and, therefore, the payment shall not be taken into account for the purpose of leave wages, overtime wages, wages in lieu ... avail of the opportunity is not basic wages. By way of example it was held that overtime allowance, though it is generally in force
defines the term 'wages'. Section 2(s) of the Gratuity Act is extracted below:
"2(s) "wages" means all emoluments ... allowance but does not include any bonus, commission, house-rent allowance, overtime wages and any other allowance."
[Emphasis added]
20. The learned counsel appearing
time limit fixed under this sub-section subject to payment of overtime wages provided the period of work including overtime work, does not exceed
plus difference in the overtime wages to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathy
O R D E R
The writ petition is filed ... extent of Rs.2,99,454/- together with difference in the overtime payable to the petitioner.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that
rates of wages, and the only question is whether a particular payment at the agreed rate in respect of minimum wages, overtime or work ... Minimum Wages Act should be interpreted as intended to cover all claims in respect of minimum wages or overtime payment or payment for days
time limit fixed under this sub Section subject to payment of overtime wages provided the period of work including overtime work, does not exceed
willing to work for the full hours for which the minimum wages were fixed, the Supreme Court made the observation that one has to perform ... rates of wages, and the only question is whether a particular payment at the agreed rate in respect of minimum wages, overtime or work
willing to work for the full hours for which the minimum wages were fixed, the Supreme Court made the observation that one has to perform ... rates of wages, and the only question is whether a particular payment at the agreed rate in respect of minimum wages, overtime or work
working hours with an eye to enabling the workmen to earn overtime wages. Hours of work have to be fixed in consideration of many factors ... Tribunals from altering the shift working so that workers will get overtime wages.
29. Very recently, the Supreme Court had an occasion to deal with
