The Code on Wages, 2019
Section 29. Disqualification for bonus
In simple words
- An employee dismissed for fraud, riotous or violent behaviour on the premises, theft, misappropriation or sabotage of the establishment’s property, or conviction for sexual harassment loses the bonus under this Code s. 29.
An explanation, not the law. The official text below prevails.
Official text
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, an employee shall be disqualified from receiving bonus under this Code, if he is dismissed from service for––
(a) fraud; or
(b) riotous or violent behaviour while on the premises of the establishment; or
(c) theft, misappropriation or sabotage of any property of the establishment; or
(d) conviction for sexual harassment.