Question

Principle: Strike is a collective stoppage of work by workmen undertaken in order to bring pressure upon those who depend on the sale or use of the products of work; whereas, lock-out is a weapon in the hands of the employer, similar to that of strike in the armory of workmen, used for compelling persons employed by him to accept his terms or conditions of or affecting employment. While in closure there is permanent closing down of a place of employment or part thereof, in lay-off an employer, who is willing to employ, fails, refused, or is unable to provide employment for reasons beyond his control. Facts: Workmen of a textile factory went on strike as per law, demanding he payment of bonus, Employer of the factory refused to pay any extra allowances, including bonus, and besides he closed down the factory till the strike was stopped.

• A. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to strike
• B. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to lay-off
• C. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to lock-out
• D. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to closure

Hint:

Lock-out refers to the employer's decision to close the business temporarily, while a strike refers to workers halting work as a form of protest.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A lock-out is a temporary closure of a business or factory initiated by the employer to force employees to accept specific terms or conditions. Since the employer refused to comply with the workers' demand and closed the factory, this is considered a lock-out, not a strike.