Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification (Aug 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-aug-2026) on 2026-09-22, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive fair and revised minimum wages based on the current consumer price index.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-aug-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their employee wages according to the revised minimum wage rates to avoid non-compliance. They should also update their payroll records and ensure that all employees are paid at or above the new minimum wage rates.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty for non-compliance as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their employee wages according to the revised minimum wage rates to avoid non-compliance. They should also update their payroll records and ensure that all employees are paid at or above the new minimum wage rates. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty for non-compliance as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive fair and revised minimum wages based on the current consumer price index.
Summary
The Kerala government has issued a notification regarding the minimum wages CPI for the state, effective August 2026, which aims to adjust the minimum wages according to the consumer price index. This notification is crucial for employers in Kerala to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wage rates.