Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification ( May 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-may-2026) on 2026-06-20, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to adjust the minimum wages to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and ensure that workers in Kerala receive a fair and living wage.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-may-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and update their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, and display the updated wage information at their workplace. They must also maintain accurate records of wages paid to their employees.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty for non-compliance may include fines and imprisonment as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and update their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, and display the updated wage information at their workplace. They must also maintain accurate records of wages paid to their employees. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty for non-compliance may include fines and imprisonment as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to adjust the minimum wages to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and ensure that workers in Kerala receive a fair and living wage.
Summary
The Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification (May 2026) has been issued, which updates the minimum wages for various categories of workers in the state of Kerala. This notification is effective as of the date of issue and applies to all employers in Kerala who are required to pay minimum wages to their employees.