How Does the 2009 Minimum Wage Increase in Haryana Affect Unskilled Workers?

Dear All,

The minimum wages payable in Haryana have been revised with effect from 01.01.2009, vide Circular No. 10664-774 dated 31.03.2009, by Rs. 175.56. Specifically, the minimum wages for unskilled workers have been increased from the existing Rs. 3665/- per month to Rs. 3840.01 with effect from 01.01.2009.

Thanks & Regards,

SANJIV KR. SHARMA
sanjiv286@yahoo.com

Dear Sanjiv,

This is not a revision in minimum wages; rather, it is an increase in minimum wages as already notified by the Haryana Government with effect from 01.01.2009. This increase is a result of the rise in the consumer price index number linked with minimum wages. It is important to note that due to an increase of Rs. 175.56, the total minimum wages for an unskilled worker have now become Rs. 3840.10, which is Rs. 3664.54 plus Rs. 175.56, totaling Rs. 3840.10, whereas the Haryana Government's letter states it as Rs. 3840.01. The same situation applies to other categories as well. I believe this discrepancy may have occurred due to a miscalculation with the calculator, where after adding these two amounts, it comes to Rs. 3840.1=. The calculator displays this figure, and this may have led the competent authority staff to consider it as Rs. 5840.01. I may be mistaken. The daily rate of wages this time appears to be correct.

This information is submitted for the general awareness of all the esteemed HR members in Haryana. If I am mistaken, please do correct the statement.

Regards,

R.N. Khola
Sr. Associate
09810405361

Dear All,

Minimum wages in Haryana effective from 01.07.2009:

Rates of Minimum Wages effective from 01-07-2009 in the State of Haryana

SNo Class Monthly Wages Daily Wages
1 Non-Skilled 3914 151
2 Semi-Skilled-A 4044 156
3 Semi-Skilled-B 4174 161
4 Skilled-A 4304 166
5 Skilled-B 4434 171
6 Highly Skilled 4564 176

Rates of Minimum Wages for Brick Kilns:

Pathera Bharai Wala Keri Wala (per 1000) Nikasi Wala (per 1000) Chinai Wala (per Month) Mistri (per Month)
Brick Tiles A B
223 251 100 83 18 74 4304 4304

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