Minimum Wage Hike for Contract Workers: What Does the New Rs 10,000 Rule Mean for You?

Minimum Wage Update for Contract Employees

The Central Government has fixed Rs 10,000 as the minimum wage for contract employees across the country. After the change in rule 25 (2) of the Wage Act, every contract worker (unskilled) will be entitled to receive Rs 10,000 per month. The Supreme Court has also given clear directions, taking into account the Consumer Price Index and variations in DA increases of the minimum wage.

In light of the apex court order, initially enhancing it to Rs 10,000, the government aims to establish a Universal Minimum Wage, which should be statutory. If the Wage Amendment Act is enacted, the government will proceed, he said.

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Dattatreya mentioned that under social security for the workers, the Centre has increased the minimum pension to Rs 1,000. Additionally, the bonus has been raised from Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,000. The wage coverage has also been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 21,000.

He highlighted that due to frequent disruptions of parliamentary proceedings, the schemes for workers' welfare could not be debated, prompting the government to proceed with some Executive Orders for the welfare of the workers. A decision has been made to pay the workers' monthly salaries through the bank.

The Labour Ministry has formulated the rules and sent them to the Law Ministry for approval. Within one week, a notification will be issued, after which all state governments will implement the decision on the minimum wage of Rs 10,000 for contract workers.

Regards, Nanjegowda
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Dear Sir,

Greetings of the day!

Support to the above statement is enclosed herewith notification for your kind perusal.

Is it applicable for states like Jharkhand, Bihar, and others for contract labor? If it is, then please send us the notification.

Thanks

Dear Mr. Nanjegowda, even after one year, it is not done. This, you have written in March 2016, and the notification was issued on 30.03.2016. What will we do against it when the State Govt is doing nothing after one year of notification by the Supreme Court? Today is 11.05.2017.

Central Government Minimum Wage Fixation

The Central Govt has fixed Rs 10,000 as the minimum wage for contract employees across the country.

Entitlement for Contract Workers

After the change in rule 25(2) of the Wage Act, every contract worker (unskilled) will be entitled to receive Rs 10,000 per month. The Supreme Court has also given clear directions considering the Consumer Price Index and the variation in DA increase of minimum wage.

Government's Plan for Universal Minimum Wage

In view of the apex court order, enhancing first to Rs 10,000 and then the government wanted to go for Universal Minimum wage, which should be statutory. If the wage Amendment Act is enacted, the government will proceed, he said.

Social Security Measures

Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Dattatreya said under social security for the workers, the Centre had increased the minimum pension to Rs 1,000. The bonus has also been increased from Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,000. The wage coverage has also increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 21,000.

Challenges in Implementation

He said that due to frequent disruptions of Parliament proceedings, the schemes for the workers' welfare could not be debated, prompting the government to proceed with some Executive Orders for the welfare of the workers. A decision has been made to pay the workers' monthly salary through the bank.

Notification and Implementation

The Labour Ministry has framed the rule and sent it to the Law Ministry for approval. Within one week, a notification will be issued, following which all state governments will implement the decision on the minimum wage of Rs 10,000 for contract workers.

With thanks and best regards,

Nanjegowda

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18th April 2016 From India, Bangalore

Dear Mr. Nanjegowda, even after one year, it is not done as you have written in March 2016, and a notification was issued on 30.03.2016. What will we do against it when the State Government is doing nothing after one year of notification by the Supreme Court? Today is 11.05.2017.

Central Government's Minimum Wage Fixation

The Central Government has fixed Rs 10,000 as the minimum wage for contract employees across the country.

Changes in Wage Act

After the change in rule 25(2) of the Wage Act, every contract worker (unskilled) will be entitled to receive Rs 10,000 per month. The Supreme Court has also given clear directions considering the Consumer Price Index and variations in DA for an increase in the minimum wage.

Government's Aim for Universal Minimum Wage

In view of the apex court's order, first enhancing it to Rs 10,000, and then the government aiming for a Universal Minimum Wage, which should be statutory. If the Wage Amendment Act is enacted, the government will proceed, he said.

Social Security Enhancements

Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Dattatreya mentioned that under social security for the workers, the Centre had increased the minimum pension to Rs 1,000. The bonus has also been raised from Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,000. The wage coverage has also increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 21,000.

Executive Orders for Workers' Welfare

He highlighted that due to frequent disruptions in Parliament proceedings, the schemes for workers' welfare could not be debated, prompting the government to proceed with some Executive Orders for the welfare of the workers. He mentioned that a decision had been made to pay the workers a monthly salary through the bank.

Implementation of Minimum Wage Decision

The Labour Ministry has framed the rules and sent them to the Law Ministry for approval. Within one week, a notification will be issued, following which all state governments will implement the decision on the minimum wage of Rs 10,000 for contract workers.

With Thanks and Best Regards,

S.K. Pathak

Jharkhand

In the Gazette of India, it is not mentioned that the minimum wage notification is applicable to all states of India. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion for the State Governments. If there is a notification that includes all states and has been shared with all State Labour Commissioners, please provide the latest notification regarding minimum wages set by the Government of India. The notification should specify all states and confirm that copies have been received by the respective State Governments. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.

SKPathak