18. Engagement in work as trainee labour

18. Engagement in work as trainee labour:

(1) An employer may employ any person as a trainee providing on the job training.

(2) The period of training referred to in sub-section (1) shall not be more than one year. Provided that any period is specified by the prevailing law for a specific work or specific training period is required for it, a trainee may accordingly be employed for that period.

(3) The employer shall provide the person employed a trainee pursuant to this Section with at least such facilities as may not be less than the minimum remuneration and other social security benefits including the sick leave, gratuity, provident fund and insurance.

(4) The employer shall not be compelled to continue the employment of the trainee after the completion of the training period. Provided that if the same employer engages the trainee in work, the probation period shall not apply to him or her.