In the event of the suspension of work as the result of an industrial dispute, the wages and compensation earned and unpaid at the time of such suspension shall become due and payable at the next payday as provided in Section 2 [50-4-2 NMSA 1978] of this act, including, without abatement or reduction, other than such deductions as may be required by law, or as may be specified in the contract of hiring, all amounts due to all persons whose work has been suspended as a result of such industrial dispute, together with any deposit or other guaranty held by the employer for the faithful performance of the duties of the employee. History: Laws 1937, ch. 109, § 6; 1941 Comp., § 57-306; 1953 Comp., § 59-3-6. ANNOTATIONSAccrued leave and vacation pay included. — The words 'wages and compensation earned and unpaid' include accrued leave and vacation pay. 1962 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 62-69. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Reexhaustion of arbitration procedure as appropriate course for resolving backpay issues arising as a result of resolution of grievance, 59 A.L.R. Fed. 501.
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