Section 127: Remuneration for strike or lock-out period

1) Any labour who makes a strike in a manner to be contrary to the prevailing law shall not be entitled to any remuneration for the period of such a strike.

2) Labourers shall be entitled to full remuneration for the period of lock-out if such lock-out is made by the employer in a manner contrary to the prevailing law.

3) If the collective agreement contains any agreement in relation to the remuneration, the matter shall be governed accordingly; and failing such agreement to that effect, the labour shall get half the remuneration for the period of strike or lock-out made in fulfilment of the procedure of this Act.

4) If there arises any dispute as to whether any strike or lockout made in an enterprise is contrary to law or not, the Department shall conduct necessary inquiries and make the decision not later than thirty-five days.