The Office of the Labour Commissioner, Punjab on October 21, 2022 has issued Minimum wage rate in the State of Punjab.
After linking the New series of CPI (IW) (Base 2016=100) to the old series of CPI (IW) (Base 2001=100) the following has been concluded namely: -
• The average C.P.I number for six months from September 2020 to February 2021 is 341.52. The minimum rates of wages for Un-skilled workers are Rs. 9399.73 w.e.f March 01, 2021.
• The average C.P.I number for six months from March, 2021 to August 2021 is 304.39. Thus, the minimum rates of wages for Un-skilled workers w.e.f September 01, 2021 have been decided to be kept the same.
• The average C.P.I number for six months from September 2021 to February 2022 is 346.70. Thus, the minimum rates of wages for Un-skilled workers are Rs. 9542.18 w.e.f March 01, 2022.
• The average C.P.I number for six months from March, 2022 to August 2022 is 359.97. Thus, the minimum rates of wages for Un-skilled workers are Rs. 9907.68 w.e.f September 01, 2022.
Please refer to the table inserted in the notification to view the details of adjusted minimum rates of wages in these Scheduled Employments.
[Notification No. 5711/6243]
