Uttar Pradesh
Labour CodeDraft notification of the Uttar Pradesh code on Wages Rules, 2026
Uttar Pradesh published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-uttar-pradesh-code-on-wages-rules-2026) on 2026-03-10, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide a statutory framework for the regulation of wages, ensuring fair compensation and social security for workers in Uttar Pradesh.
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| Published | |
| Gazette ID | uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-uttar-pradesh-code-on-wages-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Uttar Pradesh must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government, and subsequently, comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect, which may include revising their wage structures and payment processes.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2026
- The Code on Wages, 2019
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Uttar Pradesh must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government, and subsequently, comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect, which may include revising their wage structures and payment processes. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to provide a statutory framework for the regulation of wages, ensuring fair compensation and social security for workers in Uttar Pradesh.
Summary
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a draft notification of the Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2026, which aims to regulate wages and provide a framework for employers in the state. The draft rules are expected to have a significant impact on various industries, including IT/ITES, Manufacturing, and Service Sector, among others, operating in Uttar Pradesh.