Obligation : To give Retrenched Workmen, first preference, in case the employer intends to employ additional workmen after retrenchment
Type:Trigger
Frequency: Quarterly
Action to be taken:
After workmen are retrenched, where the employer proposes to take any people into his employ, all the retrenched workmen who are Indian citizens shall be given an opportunity to present themselves for re-employment, and shall have preference over other people
Audit Requirement: Where workmen are re-employed after Retrenchment, has an opportunity to present themselves for employment and preference over other people been given to the retrenched workmen ?
Supporting Documents: Written Confirmation of Compliance
Related Sections:
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Chapter:Lay-off and Retrenchment|25-H:Re-employment of retrenched workmen workmen:
Where any workmen are retrenched and the employer proposes to take into his employ any persons, he shall, in such manner as may be prescribed, give an opportunity (to the retrenched workmen who are citizens of India to offer themselves for re-employment, and such retrenched workmen) who offer themselves for re-employment shall have preference over other persons.
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 
