Meghalaya
Minimum WagesMeghalaya Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2026)
Meghalaya published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: meghalaya-minimum-wages-notification-apr-2026) on 2026-05-04, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect workers from exploitation by ensuring they receive a fair and minimum wage for their work.
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| Gazette ID | meghalaya-minimum-wages-notification-apr-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Meghalaya must review and adjust their payroll to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wages, effective from April 2026. They must also maintain proper records of wages paid to their employees.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Meghalaya must review and adjust their payroll to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wages, effective from April 2026. They must also maintain proper records of wages paid to their employees. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to protect workers from exploitation by ensuring they receive a fair and minimum wage for their work.
Summary
The Government of Meghalaya has issued a notification regarding the revision of minimum wages in the state, effective from April 2026. This revision aims to ensure fair compensation for workers in various industries across Meghalaya.