Confused About 2017 Minimum Wages: Can I Ask My Company for Clarification?

Minimum Wages for 2017

I am confused about my minimum wages for 2017. Can I ask my company for the minimum wages amount for 2017? Please reply, expert, as I am so confused.

One-Year Credit Salary Breakdown

April 2017
Basic: 10,600 PF: 1,272
HRA: 2,081 ESI: 222
Gross: 12,681 Deduction: 1,494
Net amount: 11,187/- (credited to my account)

May 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

June 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Bonus: 6,920
Gross: 21,276 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 19,854/- (credited to my account)

July 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

August 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

September 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Bonus: 7,200
Gross: 21,556 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 19,864/- (credited to my account)

October 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

November 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

December 2017
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Bonus: 7,200
Gross: 21,556 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 19,864/- (credited to my account)

January 2018
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

February 2018
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

March 2018
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Gross: 14,356 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 12,664/- (credited to my account)

April 2018
Basic: 12,000 PF: 1,440
HRA: 2,356 ESI: 252
Bonus: 7,200
Gross: 21,556 Deduction: 1,692
Net amount: 19,864/- (credited to my account).

I presume you have doubts about whether what is being paid to you is the minimum wage, more or less, isn't it?

Are you working in Delhi? If yes, what is your trade/skilled/semi-skilled? What is your designation?

I think you are receiving more than the minimum wages. Please check the Minimum Wage Act of Delhi. Also, I don't believe that IT department staff are included in the minimum wage act. Please verify.

Dear friend,

The attached notifications applicable for NCTD area would help you to check where your emoluments fit in. There are minimum wages + DA commensurate with skill levels, etc., in separate circulars. Use them to your advantage, if any in this.

Are you sure? The main reason is that the basic salary, I think, should be 17000. Then, according to the MW rule 2017, 12% should be deducted for PF. However, my company mentions that the basic salary is 12000, and the PF deduction amount is also 12%, which is 1440/-. Can you please tell me what my exact salary was in the previous year, 2017?

Dear Delhi friend,

Please note that the working conditions outlined in the NCTD's notification include your category, as indicated in the attached document. However, it is important to mention that the notification dated 16.10.2018 has been stayed by the Supreme Court. I recommend checking the current status of this case at the Supreme Court. This information is provided as an opinion and may be subject to the specific circumstances of your case.

Thank you.

There has been some confusion as to whether the Delhi MW Act applies to your firm or not. That question has to be answered by the authorities concerned. Once this is known, there will be clarity on your MW fixation as well. On top of that, the notification issued by the NCTD is in the Supreme Court for a decision. That is the current position, and therefore, you and I have no room to maneuver. That is the situation.