(1) Where the work is carried out in the workshops or other business premises of the contractor, he shall, where the subcontractor becomes insolvent, assume the subcontractor's obligations towards the workers.
(2) Where the work is carried out a place other than the workshop or other business premises of the contractors, he shall, if the subcontractor becomes insolvent, be reponsible for payment of the workers' wages.
(3) An aggrieved worker shall, in the above case, have the right to institute direct action against the contractor.
(4) However, the provisions of Sub-sections (1), (2) and (3) above shall not apply where the subcontractor is registered in the trade register and holds a valid business licence.
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In force from 14-08-1992
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