Consider the following statements : As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. If rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it be- comes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers 2. No notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of a temporary workman Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2. Statement 1 is correct : The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 intro- duced fixed-term employment, allowing companies to hire workers for a specific period based on written contracts. Em- ployers are not required to provide retrenchment benefits or notice periods for non-renewal of contracts, making it easier to terminate employment. Once the contract ends, the employer is not obliged to provide further employment. This effectively makes it easier for companies to let go of workers without facing legal hurdles. Statement 2 is correct : As per the amendment rules, tempo- rary workers, including those on fixed-term contracts, do not require a notice of termination if their contract expires nat- urally. The employer is not obligated to provide a prior notice period or severance pay unless stated in the contract. 101

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