HR Quiz 2

Under the POSH Act, 2013, who is responsible for forming the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?

• Employer
• Labour Commissioner
• State Government
• HR Manager
• Trade Union

Answer explanation

Employer is legally mandated to form ICC under POSH Act.

According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (amended 2017), maximum maternity leave allowed is:

• 12 weeks
• 26 weeks
• 18 weeks
• 20 weeks
• 30 weeks

Answer explanation

The amendment increased maternity leave to 26 weeks.

Under the Factories Act, 1948, minimum age for employment of children is:

• 12 years
• 14 years
• 15 years
• 16 years
• 18 years

Answer explanation

Children below 14 years cannot be employed in factories.

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, defines 'lay-off' under which section?

• Section 2(kkk)
• Section 25M
• Section 25C
• Section 22
• Section 12

Answer explanation

Lay-off is defined in Section 2(kkk) of the ID Act.

Provident Fund contributions are governed under which Act?

• EPF & MP Act, 1952
• ESI Act, 1948
• Factories Act, 1948
• Gratuity Act, 1972
• Shops and Establishments Act

Answer explanation

PF is covered under the Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, minimum continuous service required to claim gratuity is:

• 1 year
• 3 years
• 5 years
• 10 years
• 7 years

Answer explanation

Employees must complete 5 years of continuous service.

Which Act provides medical benefits to employees earning below a wage ceiling?

• PF Act
• Maternity Benefit Act
• ESI Act, 1948
• Workmen's Compensation Act
• Factories Act

Answer explanation

The ESI Act provides medical and cash benefits.

Employee's Compensation Act was earlier known as:

• Workmen's Compensation Act
• Factories Compensation Act
• Labour Welfare Act
• Employee Security Act
• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Act was originally called the Workmen's Compensation Act.

Under the POSH Act, 2013, the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) is constituted by:

• Employer
• District Officer
• Trade Union
• Ministry of HRD
• State Labour Board

Answer explanation

District Officer forms the Local Complaints Committee.

As per the Factories Act, working hours for an adult worker should not exceed:

• 35 hours/week
• 44 hours/week
• 48 hours/week
• 50 hours/week
• 60 hours/week

Answer explanation

Maximum working hours are 48 per week.