Labour Law
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What is the minimum wage and how is it determined in India?
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Minimum wages are fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, now consolidated in the Code on Wages, 2019. The appropriate government fixes minimum wages for scheduled employments, usually revised periodically based on the cost of living and fair wage criteria. An employer cannot pay less than the notified minimum wage, and a worker paid below it can recover the difference along with compensation for delayed payment.
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