Question

Which of the following can be considered retrenchment under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

• A. Termination due to ill-health
• B. Abandonment of job by an employee
• C. Termination on account of reaching the age of superannuation
• D. None of these

Hint:

Retrenchment = employer-initiated termination, except retirement, superannuation, or abandonment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Definition.
Section 2(oo) of Industrial Disputes Act defines retrenchment as termination of service by the employer for any reason whatsoever, other than as punishment, except in cases like voluntary retirement, superannuation, or termination on ground of continued ill-health.
Step 2: Clarification.
Termination due to ill-health is included, whereas abandonment or superannuation are not retrenchment.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (a) is correct.