Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification ( Mar 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-mar-2026) on 2026-04-24, 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.
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| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-mar-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure that the minimum wages paid to their employees are in accordance with the revised rates as per the notification. They must also maintain proper records to demonstrate compliance.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which can include fines and imprisonment.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure that the minimum wages paid to their employees are in accordance with the revised rates as per the notification. They must also maintain proper records to demonstrate compliance. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which can include fines and imprisonment. |
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 March 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.