Section12
The Code on Wages, 2019

Minimum time rate wages for piece work

In force Act 29 of 2019 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 2019 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 08 Aug 2019

Section 12 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with minimum time rate wages for piece work. Where a person is employed on piece work for which minimum time rate and not a minimum piece rate has been fixed under this Code, the employer shall pay to such person wages at not less than the minimum time rate. The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.

Where a person is employed on piece work for which minimum time rate and not a minimum piece rate has been fixed under this Code, the employer shall pay to such person wages at not less than the minimum time rate.

Section 12, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Code on Wages deal with?

Section 12 of the Code on Wages is headed "Minimum time rate wages for piece work". Where a person is employed on piece work for which minimum time rate and not a minimum piece rate has been fixed under this Code, the employer shall pay to such person wages at not less than the minimum time rate.

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When was Section 12 of the Code on Wages enacted?

Section 12 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 12, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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