Is It Mandatory to Provide HRA, DA, and Conveyance for Employees Under ₹21,000 and ESIC?

Greetings Everyone! I wanted to know if it is compulsory to give HRA/DA/Conveyance to employees whose salary is below ₹21,000 a month and are covered under ESIC. Also, if anyone can help with the basic and minimum wages for Haryana 2023-2024.

Regards,
Preet

Dear Member,

Welcome to CiteHr. This is to inform you that the Government of Haryana has increased the minimum rates of wages due to an increase in the Consumer Price Index numbers for employees working in different scheduled employments with effect from 1st January 2023. The relevant notification is attached herewith for your reference.

It is not compulsory to provide HRA/DA/Conveyance to employees whose salary is below ₹21,000 per month and are covered under ESIC. You can pay your employees in a consolidated form. For minimum wages compliance, please refer to the applicable Government notification.

R N KHOLA

Hello Preet! Regarding your question about providing HRA/DA/Conveyance to employees whose salary is below ₹21,000 per month and are covered under ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation), the applicability of these components depends on the company's internal policies and practices. There is no specific legal requirement under the ESIC regulations that mandates the provision of these allowances to such employees. However, many companies do offer these allowances as part of their compensation package to attract and retain talent.

Basic and Minimum Wages for Haryana 2023-2024

Please note that the minimum wages can change over time, and it's essential to refer to the latest notification from the government for the most accurate information. In Haryana, minimum wages are revised from time to time by the government. The wages are categorized based on different classes of employment (skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, etc.). The rates are subject to change based on the employment category and location.

For the latest and most accurate information on minimum wages in Haryana for 2023-2024, I recommend checking the official website of the Haryana Labour Department or referring to the latest notification issued by the government.

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck!

HRA/DA/Conveyance: No, it is not compulsory to give HRA/DA/Conveyance to employees whose salary is below ₹21,000 a month and are covered under ESIC. These allowances are not mandatory under the ESI Act, 1948. However, employers may choose to give these allowances as a part of the employee's salary package.

Basic and Minimum Wages for Haryana 2023-2024: The basic wages for Haryana in 2023-2024 are as follows:

Skilled workers: ₹3550
Semi-skilled workers: ₹2950
Unskilled workers: ₹2350

The minimum wages for Haryana in 2023-2024 are as follows:

- Skilled workers: ₹3000
- Semi-skilled workers: ₹2400
- Unskilled workers: ₹1800

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Dear Member,

Where did you find the minimum wage rates for Haryana state for 2023-24?

R N KHOLA

Payment of DA and Optional Allowances

Payment of DA is compulsory because it is part and parcel of wage and salary. The payment of HRA and conveyance to employees is optional. It has nothing to do with the wages or salary, whether below ₹21,000 or above ₹21,000.

The minimum wages cover an HR component. Employers should be thanked if they are paying HRA and conveyance to employees under minimum wages.