Section 29
of Labour Act
Section 29
(1)
The maximum duration that may be stipulated in any re-engagement contract on the expiry of the period for which the original contract was made shall be three-quarters of that prescribed in section 25 but in no case exceeding one year.
(2)
Where the duration to be stipulated in any re-engagement contract, together with the period already served under the expired contract, involves the separation of any worker from his family for more than the respective periods prescribed in section 25 the worker shall not begin the
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service stipulated in the re-engagement contract until he has had the opportunity to return home at the employer’s expense:
Provided that the Commissioner may grant exemption from this provision whenever its application is impracticable or undesirable.
Provisions applicable to re-engagement contracts.