Rule 14. Appointment Letter and Identity Card under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of Section 6

(1) The employer shall issue a Letter of Appointment to every employee in the establishment on appointment or prior to commencing work. The letter of appointment shall include the particulars as specified in Form-9.The employer shall ensure that particulars of Appointment Letter are consistent with the Code and the rules made thereunder. Any dispute about condition of appointment letter shall be decided by Appellate Officer under section 4 of the Code.

(2) The employer shall also ensure the systematic allotment of a distinct number or code for every employee and shall issue an Identity Card bearing such employee code and other necessary particulars within one month of the appointment:

Provided that such appointment letters and Identity cards shall be issued to all the employees within three months of coming into force of these rules.

(3) If the Identity card of an employee is damaged or lost, the employer shall issue a new Identity card to the employee within one month. The employer may charge Rupees Ten from the employee for issuing a new one and Rupees Fifty for any subsequent issuance within a calendar year subject to the provisions of Section 21 of the Code on Wages, 2019.

(4) The employer shall also ensure that the contract of training has been executed with other apprentices as well and Identity cards have been issued to them within one month.