Applies to: All Establishments in the State of Kerala excluding Offices of any Government.

Payment of Subsistence Allowance: 

Employer to pay subsistence allowance @ 50% of last drawn wages.

Where the period of suspension exceeds 90 days.

•  91 days- 179 days – 75% of the wages

•  180 days and above – Full Wages

Wages means Pay+ DA + HRA

Recovery of Money due from an employer: By applying in Form A to the Deputy Labour Commissioner

Penalty: Fine not less than Rs. 1000 or imprisonment upto three months or with both.