How Do You Determine Minimum Wage for Dry Flower Processing in Tamil Nadu?

Hi,

Please advise on the criteria (including statutory and regulatory requirements) for determining the minimum wage for industries not listed in the scheduled employment, specifically dry flower processing in Tamil Nadu.

Regards,
maahiein

Dear Maahiein,

In my opinion, unless and until any employment is added to the list of scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, by the State Government as per Section 27 of this Act, the State Government is not required to fix the minimum rates of wages for employees working in that employment. Once the employment is added to the list of scheduled employments, then as per Section 3, the appropriate Government shall fix the minimum rates of wages for employees employed therein.

Regards,
R.N.Khola

Hi,

What should be the applicable minimum wage for "Hammocks" manufacturing industry in Tamil Nadu? Please note that Hammocks manufacturing is not listed in the schedule of employment. Please advise.

Regards,
Maahiein

Dear Maahiein,

If you are interested in paying minimum wage rates to your employees as fixed by the government for employees working under different scheduled employments, then please proceed accordingly.

Regards,
R.N. Khola

Hi,

That's the problem... we desire to pay minimum wage but don't know the amount. Hence, we require your senior help to understand so that workers get their legal due.

Thank you.

Regards,
Maahiein

Dear Maahiein,

You can approach the area labor office to inquire about the minimum rates of wages for other scheduled employments prevailing in your area.