Employment Act 1955 · Updated to 1 Aug 2023 · Part VI · Priority of Wages
32. Reference by the court to Director General
Feedback & supportFor the purposes of ascertaining the amount due to any employee or sub-contractor for labour under section 31, the court or the receiver or manager may refer the question to the
employee
“employee” means any person or class of persons— (a) included in any category in the First Schedule to the extent specified therein; or (b) in respect of whom the Minister makes an order under subsection (3) or section 2a;
Director General with a request that he hold an inquiry thereinto and forward his findings in respect thereof to the court or the receiver or manager, and the Director General shall comply with any such request.
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of Labour appointed under subsection 3(1);
For the purpose of any inquiry under subsection (1) the
Director General shall have all the powers conferred upon him by paragraph 70(f) and section 80 shall have effect as if the inquiry were being held under section 69.