1. An employer made alteration in the wages structure as a result of which certain allowances paid to an employee were stopped. His total wages however were not less than before. (a) Does stopping of these allowances amount to deduction from the wages? (b) Will an application under section 15 (2) of the payment of wages act 1936 lie for this? Comment**** Questions (a) If you were the HR Manager what comments would you make? (b) What follow up actions should the HR Manager take or recommend that Ramesh take? (c) Do you assess the need for any training of the employees? If yes, what inputs should be embodied in the training programme