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Instructions for the timely payment of wages to contractual and outsourced employees under the Code on Wages, 2019

Delhi published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019) on 2026-07-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that contractual and outsourced employees in Delhi receive their wages in a timely manner, as mandated by the Code on Wages, 2019.

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Gazette ID delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-13

Action Required

Employers in Delhi must ensure that wages to contractual and outsourced employees are paid within the stipulated time frame as per the Code on Wages, 2019, and maintain proper records of wage payments. They should also be prepared for audits and inspections to verify compliance.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllService SectorConstructionGig Economy

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 50 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which includes a fine of up to ₹50,000 for the first offence and up to ₹1,00,000 for subsequent offences, or imprisonment for up to 3 months, or both.

Statutes & Rules Amended

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Delhi must ensure that wages to contractual and outsourced employees are paid within the stipulated time frame as per the Code on Wages, 2019, and maintain proper records of wage payments. They should also be prepared for audits and inspections to verify compliance.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalty under Section 50 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which includes a fine of up to ₹50,000 for the first offence and up to ₹1,00,000 for subsequent offences, or imprisonment for up to 3 months, or both.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure that contractual and outsourced employees in Delhi receive their wages in a timely manner, as mandated by the Code on Wages, 2019.

Summary

The Delhi government has issued instructions for the timely payment of wages to contractual and outsourced employees under the Code on Wages, 2019, ensuring that these workers receive their wages on time. This move aims to protect the rights of contractual and outsourced employees in Delhi, promoting fair labour practices and compliance with the Code on Wages, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019)?
Delhi issued this notification, published on 2026-07-13.
What is Gazette Notification delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that contractual and outsourced employees in Delhi receive their wages in a timely manner, as mandated by the Code on Wages, 2019.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019?
Employers in Delhi must ensure that wages to contractual and outsourced employees are paid within the stipulated time frame as per the Code on Wages, 2019, and maintain proper records of wage payments. They should also be prepared for audits and inspections to verify compliance. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-13.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Service Sector, Construction, Gig Economy sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification delhi-instructions-for-the-timely-payment-of-wages-to-contractual-and-outsourced-employees-under-the-code-on-wages-2019?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 50 of the Code on Wages, 2019, which includes a fine of up to ₹50,000 for the first offence and up to ₹1,00,000 for subsequent offences, or imprisonment for up to 3 months, or both..