Model: Worker’s earnings – Labour cost and its allocation to jobs

Calculate the earnings of worker P and Q for a month and allocate the earnings of each to job X, Y and Z.

P

Q

(i) Basic wages

Rs. 400

600

(ii) DA

50%

50%

(iii) PF (on basic wages)

10%

10%

(iv) ESI (on basic wages)

2%

2%

(v) Overtime

10 hrs

(vi) Idle time and leave

16 hrs

The normal working hours for the month are 200 hrs. Overtime is paid at double the normal rate of wages plus DA. Employer’s contribution to ESIC and PF are at equal rate with an employee’s contribution.