Understanding Food Allowances: Are They Really Part of Salary Under Labor Laws?

Food allowances are part of the salary under the CLRA Act. We can add them to the salary slip of employees or workers.

Food allowance can be a part of the salary, and you can also show it on the payslips.

The workmen and employees covered under the CLRA Act are being paid under minimum wages, which include Basic + DA + VDA according to respective states. The food allowances or other allowances can be paid in excess of the minimum wage rate in the salary. Do not modify minimum wages as per wish other than the original structure.

Yes, you can include food allowance in the salary slips of employees.

Is the 'food allowance' paid in cash a part of the monthly salary, or are food coupons or subsidized food provided during duty hours? I would suggest reading the definitions provided under different acts such as CLRA, Factories Act, Shops & Estts. Act, EPF, ESI, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, Gratuity, Bonus, etc., before deciding.