Maharashtra
Labour CodeDraft notification of the Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026
Maharashtra published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-code-on-wages-rules-2026) on 2026-04-28, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the proposed Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026, to ensure effective implementation and compliance with the labour code.
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| Gazette ID | maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-code-on-wages-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers and HR departments in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government by the specified deadline, and later comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect. They should also prepare to implement any changes to their wage structures and payment processes as required by the new rules.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Code on Wages, 2019
- Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers and HR departments in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government by the specified deadline, and later comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect. They should also prepare to implement any changes to their wage structures and payment processes as required by the new rules. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the proposed Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026, to ensure effective implementation and compliance with the labour code.
Summary
The Maharashtra government has issued a draft notification for the Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026, which aims to regulate wages and provide a framework for employers in the state. The draft rules are subject to feedback and revision before being finalized and implemented.