Assam
Minimum WagesThe Assam Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2026)
Assam published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: assam-the-assam-minimum-wages-notification-jan-2026) on 2026-06-17, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Assam by ensuring they receive a minimum wage that allows them to maintain a decent standard of living.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | assam-the-assam-minimum-wages-notification-jan-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Assam must review and revise their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from January 2026. They must also maintain accurate records of employee wages and be prepared for potential audits.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty for non-compliance as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Assam must review and revise their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from January 2026. They must also maintain accurate records of employee wages and be prepared for potential audits. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty for non-compliance as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Assam by ensuring they receive a minimum wage that allows them to maintain a decent standard of living.
Summary
The Government of Assam has issued a notification regarding the revision of minimum wages in the state, effective from January 2026. This notification aims to ensure that employees in Assam receive fair compensation for their work, as per the revised minimum wage rates.