Oct 01, 2017

Payment of Wages Act – Enhancement of Ceiling

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has, by a notification dated August 28, 2017, enhanced the salary threshold for applicability of the POW Act from Rs. 18,000 (approx. US$ 300) per month to Rs. 24,000 (approx. US$ 350) per month. The POW Act regulates the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons, including in relation to time and mode of payment and permissible deductions

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