Struggling with Office Boys' Salaries: Can We Legally Adjust PF to Boost Take-Home Pay?

Hello, currently, the in-hand salary of office boys is causing me trouble in terms of recruitment, and we believe we are paying according to market value. We are considering ways to adjust it, but we need your perspective to ensure it is done legally.

Can we decrease PF contribution amount and increase in-hand salary of Office Boys?

What are the minimum wages for unskilled staff in Maharashtra?

Does minimum wage include basic salary and special allowances? So, is PF calculated only on the basic salary or on both?

Can we pay leave encashment on a monthly basis? If yes, how can we reflect it in payslips?

Kindly provide your expert suggestions.

Response to Queries on Salary and PF Contributions

Can we decrease PF contribution amount and increase in-hand salary of Office Boys? - NO, it is a standard deduction.

Minimum Wages for Unskilled Staff in Maharashtra

What are the minimum wages for unskilled staff in Maharashtra? Do minimum wages include both basic salary and special allowance? Is PF calculated only on the basic salary or on both? - Every industry has different minimum wages, which you can check on simpliance.com for more details about your type of industry. Yes, minimum wages comprise Basic + DA/Special Allowance and HRA. PF is deducted on the basic salary, provided it is not less than ₹15,000. If it is less than ₹15,000, then it is calculated on the gross salary.

Leave Encasement on Monthly Basis

Can we pay leave encasement on a monthly basis? If yes, how can we show it in payslips? - NO