| Hi, I beg to differ from the views of Mr Krishnamoorthy. The wages payable are for 8 hours of work. In case an employer has no work for 8 hours and wants to engage a person only for 4 hours daily, in my view pro-rata payament could be made. I am not aware if there is any court ruling to the contrary. Cyril I am afraid that the opinion that "the part-time worker" is not a worker and hence no minimum wages ceiling could apply and (2) proportionate minimum wages are applicable to part time employees who work for less than 8 hours is not correct. The Shops & Establishment Act of States speaks only of a "worker". (2) No mention is made about proportionate payment for those engaged for less than 8 hours. As I have already said, if anybody cites any legal decision, it would clarify the matter. S. Krishnamoorthy
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