UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q50

Economy

Hard · Fixed Term Employment Rules, 2018

Consider the following statements regarding the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 on fixed term employment:

1. Fixed term employment makes it comparatively easier for a firm to end its relationship with a worker, since the contract simply lapses at the end of its term.

2. No notice of termination is required to be given in the case of a temporary workman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?