Question

The payment of gratuity of an employee can be forfeited in case of ______.

Options

• termination of service for any act of negligence.

• termination of service for any act of moral.

• termination of service for any act of turpitude.

• All of the above cases.

Answer 1

The payment of gratuity of an employee can be forfeited in case of termination of service for any act of turpitude.

Explanation:

Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, gratuity can be forfeited if an employee’s service is terminated for an act involving moral turpitude, disorderly conduct, violence, or willful negligence causing loss or damage to the employer.