Meghalaya
Minimum WagesMeghalaya Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2026)
Meghalaya published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: meghalaya-minimum-wages-notification-oct-2026) on 2026-10-08, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Meghalaya by ensuring they receive a minimum wage that allows them to maintain a decent standard of living.
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| Gazette ID | meghalaya-minimum-wages-notification-oct-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Meghalaya must review and update their payroll to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wage rates, and display the updated wage rates at their establishments. They must also maintain records of the wages paid to their employees.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which can include fines and imprisonment.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Meghalaya must review and update their payroll to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wage rates, and display the updated wage rates at their establishments. They must also maintain records of the wages paid to their employees. |
| 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 Meghalaya by ensuring they receive a minimum wage that allows them to maintain a decent standard of living.
Summary
The Government of Meghalaya has issued a notification regarding the revision of minimum wages in the state, effective from October 2026. This notification aims to ensure that employees in Meghalaya receive fair compensation for their work, as per the revised minimum wage rates.