Section 23: Deductions for recovery of advances.

The Code on Wages, 2019Central Act · Act 29 of 2019

Deductions under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 18 for recovery of advances given to an employee shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:--

(a) recovery of advance of money given to an employee before the employment began shall be made from the first payment of wages to him in respect of a complete wage-period but no recovery shall be made of such advances given for travelling expenses;

(b) recovery of advance of money given to an employee after the employment began shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed;

(c) recovery of advances of wages to an employee not already earned shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Code on Wages, 2019
Section	23
Marginal note	Deductions for recovery of advances.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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