Minimum Wages
This definition refers to the binding nature of minimum wages, regardless of the method of fixing them. Minimum wages can be set by statute, the decision of a competent authority, a wage board, a wage council, or by industrial or labor courts or tribunals. Minimum wages can also be set by giving the force of law to provisions of collective agreements.
The purpose of minimum wages is to protect workers against unduly low pay. They help ensure a just and equitable share of the fruits of progress to all, and a minimum living wage to all who are employed and in need of such protection. Minimum wages can also be one element of a policy to overcome poverty and reduce inequality, including those between men and women, by promoting the right to equal remuneration for work of equal value.
Minimum wage systems should not be seen or used in isolation but should be designed in a way to supplement and reinforce other social and employment policies. Several types of measures can be used to tackle income and labor market inequality, including pre-employment policies, social transfers, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable enterprises.
- Providing day to day consultancy on matters pertaining to Minimum Wages
- Assistance in payment of minimum wages at such rate as applicable in concerned states
- Ensuring / Assistance in complying with the various provisions of the act related to disclosures, notices, displays, fines, deductions, etc.
- Preparation & Maintenance of various Registers like Register of Fines, Register of Overtime, Register of Wages, Register of Deductions, etc. as provided under the act
- Preparation & Maintenance of various records, wage slip, muster roll as provided under the Act
- Preparation & Submission of Annual Return as prescribed under the act
- Replying / Satisfying Show Cause Notices
- Representing employer before Inspector / Appropriate Government
- Assistance to companies at the time of inspection and search of any premises by Inspector
- Representing employer at the Inquiries conducted by an inspector
- Representing establishments at the time of Inquiries conducted by the Inspector