Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Termination of service does not amount to retrenchment. Reason (R): The amount of loss of retrenchment is more than the amount of termination.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Explanation

Retrenchment is the discharge of surplus labour or staff by the employer, for any reason otherwise than, by way of punishment inflicted as a measure of disciplinary action. Retrenchment has more to it than just termination of employment by an employer.

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