Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification (Jul 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-jul-2026) on 2026-08-19, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive fair and revised minimum wages based on the current consumer price index.
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| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-jul-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their employee wage structures to comply with the revised minimum wage rates as per the CPI notification, and ensure all payments are made accordingly from the effective date.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which can include fines and imprisonment.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their employee wage structures to comply with the revised minimum wage rates as per the CPI notification, and ensure all payments are made accordingly from the effective date. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which can include fines and imprisonment. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive fair and revised minimum wages based on the current consumer price index.
Summary
The Kerala government has issued a notification regarding the minimum wages CPI for the state, effective July 2026, which aims to adjust the minimum wages according to the consumer price index. This notification is crucial for employers in Kerala to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wage rates.