General
Employed Person
An individual working in a factory, industrial establishment, or railway administration covered by the Act.
Definition
An 'employed person' under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, refers to any person employed in any factory, industrial establishment, or by a railway administration to whom the Act applies. This definition is central to determining the scope of individuals whose wage payments are regulated and protected by the Act's provisions. The Act's applicability is further limited by a wage ceiling, meaning it primarily covers lower-wage earners within these specified sectors, ensuring protection for the most vulnerable segments of the workforce.