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Talk to someone who has a regular job in the organized sector and another who works in the unorganized sector. Compare and contrast their working conditions in all aspects.

Answer:

Comparison of Working Conditions in the Organized and Unorganized Sectors

Organized Sector	Unorganized Sector
They work for a fixed number of hours every day; they get a weekly off day. In case extra time work is required, they are paid for it at double the normal rate.	There are no fixed working hours. Usually they work longer than those in the organized sector. Many times weekly off may not be given due to urgent work. Overtime payment is usually not given.
They get salary on monthly basis, usually on a fixed day every month. There is no deduction for the weekly off. Absence from work can be adjusted against leave due to an employee, so that no salary deduction is there.	Salary is paid on daily wage basis. Salary is not paid (or any absence from work. In many such jobs like in shops, weekly off is not given.
An appointment letter is given at the time of employment, stating all the terms and conditions of work. So there is job security.	No appointment letter is given. So they can lose their employment without being given any advance notice. So there is no job security.
The employees get benefits like provident fund, gratuity, medical benefits, etc.	There is no such provision in unorganized sector for any benefits.