The Government of Gujarat issued a notification on 1st April, 2024 for minimum wages for the period of 01st April 2024 to 30th September 2024 in Gujarat, India. It outlines the minimum wage rates for different categories of workers, including skilled, unskilled, and semi-skilled employees, specifying the special allowance and basic per day wages.
Additionally, it provides guidance on the calculation of monthly wages, the classification of part-time and contractual employees, and the minimum wages for apprentice workers. The document emphasizes the equal payment of wages for male, female, and transgender employees and delineates Zone-I and Zone-II areas in the state of Gujarat.
The notification presents the minimum wage rates for different categories of workers, such as skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees, along with the special allowance and basic per day wages. It underscores the importance of considering these minimum wages while setting the gross salary of workers in various industries, shops, establishments, and for contractors in Gujarat.
Furthermore, it clarifies the criteria for part-time, contractual, and apprentice employees, ensuring adherence to the prescribed minimum wages and special allowances. The document also emphasizes the equal treatment of male, female, and transgender employees in terms of wages for equal work and delineates the geographical zones, Zone-I and Zone-II, within the state of Gujarat.
