Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification ( Jun 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-jun-2026) on 2026-07-18, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive fair wages that keep pace with the rising cost of living.
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| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-jun-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure that they are paying their employees the revised minimum wages as per the CPI notification, effective June 2026. They must also maintain proper records to demonstrate compliance.
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
- Kerala Minimum Wages Rules
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure that they are paying their employees the revised minimum wages as per the CPI notification, effective June 2026. They must also maintain proper records to demonstrate compliance. |
| 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 wages that keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Summary
The Kerala government has issued a notification regarding the minimum wages CPI for the state, effective June 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.