Section 13A of The PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT, 1936
1[13A. Maintenance of registers and records.--(1) Every employer shall maintain such registers and records giving such particulars of persons employed by him, the work performed by them, the wages paid to them, the deductions made from their wages, the receipts given by them and such other particulars and in such form as may be prescribed.
- (2)Every register and record required to be maintained under this section shall, for the purposes of this Act, be preserved for a period of three years after the date of the last entry made therein.]
Summary
- Every employer must keep detailed books, known as registers and records, for their workplace.
- These records must list every worker's name, the work they did, and the wages they were paid.
- Employers must also record all deductions taken from pay and keep receipts showing the workers received their money.
- All of these documents must be kept safe for at least three years after the last entry was made in them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long must a factory keep wage records under Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
According to Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, records must be preserved for three years after the date of the last entry.
2. What details must be in the employer's register under Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act?
Section 13A of the Act requires particulars of the persons employed, work performed, wages paid, deductions made, and receipts given.
3. Does the Payment of Wages Act require a specific format for these records under Section 13A?
Yes, Section 13A of the Act says records must be maintained in such form as may be prescribed by the rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, for how many years must an employer preserve registers after the last entry?
Q2.Which of the following is NOT a detail that must be kept in the records under Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
Q3.According to Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, who is responsible for maintaining the registers and records?
Q4.Under Section 13A of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, does an employer need to record deductions made for house loans mentioned in Section 12A?