Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Corrigendum Notification regarding under section 56 of the Code on Wages, 2019.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-19082026-275577) on 19 August 2026, filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to rectify errors or inconsistencies in the existing regulations under the Code on Wages, 2019, to ensure fair and uniform application of wage-related provisions.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-19082026-275577
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must review and update their wage calculation and payment processes to ensure compliance with the corrected provisions under the Code on Wages, 2019. They should also verify that their existing practices align with the amended regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under section 56 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which may include fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 for non-compliance

Statutes & Rules Amended

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to rectify errors or inconsistencies in the existing regulations under the Code on Wages, 2019, to ensure fair and uniform application of wage-related provisions.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a corrigendum notification under section 56 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which aims to correct or clarify certain provisions related to wages. This notification is expected to have implications for employers and employees across various industries, particularly in terms of wage calculations and compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-19082026-275577)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 19-Aug-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275577 about?
The purpose of this notification is to rectify errors or inconsistencies in the existing regulations under the Code on Wages, 2019, to ensure fair and uniform application of wage-related provisions.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275577?
Employers and HR departments must review and update their wage calculation and payment processes to ensure compliance with the corrected provisions under the Code on Wages, 2019. They should also verify that their existing practices align with the amended regulations. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275577?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275577?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under section 56 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which may include fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 for non-compliance.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·