Under the Factories Act 1948, an adult worker who has worked for 240 days in a calendar year becomes entitled to earned leave. At what rate does an adult worker earn leave with wages?

• A 1 day for every 15 days worked
• B 1 day for every 20 days worked ✓
• C 1 day for every 22 days worked
• D 1 day for every 30 days worked

Explanation

Section 79 entitles an adult worker to leave with wages at the rate of one day for every 20 days worked, provided 240 days were worked in the preceding calendar year. The rate of one day per 15 days worked applies to child workers, making A the classic distractor. The qualifying condition of 240 days worked is separate from the accrual rate and should not be substituted for it.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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