Governance
Wage Collection Officer
An official responsible for adjudicating disputes related to wage entitlements, including equal pay claims.
Definition
The 'Wage Collection Officer' is an administrative authority designated by the Male and Female Workers (Equal Pay) Law, 1964, to hear and decide disagreements concerning a female worker's entitlement to equal pay. Operating under the framework of the Wage Protection Law, 5718-1958, their decision has the legal effect of a payment order for delayed wages if an employer fails to comply.