Labour Law

Minimum Wages Act

Ensures payment of minimum wages to workers in various sectors as fixed by the government.

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Published: 15 March 1948

Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Last Amended: 2017

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The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for fixing minimum rates of wages in certain employments. The minimum wages are reviewed and revised periodically by the Central and State Governments.

Labour Law

Payment of Wages Act

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Regulates the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons without unauthorized deductions.

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Published: 23 April 1936

Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Last Amended: 2017

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The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 ensures timely payment of wages to employees and prevents unauthorized deductions from their wages.

Labour Law

Equal Remuneration Act

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Provides for equal pay for equal work for both men and women workers.

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Published: 11 February 1976

Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Last Amended: 1987

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The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provides for the payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers for the same work or work of a similar nature and prevents discrimination on the ground of sex against women in employment.