Components of minimum wages
Section 7 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with components of minimum wages. Any minimum rate of wages fixed or revised by the appropriate Government under section 8 may consist of-- (a) a basic rate of wages and an allowance at a rate to be adjusted, at such intervals and in such manner as the appropriate Government may direct, to accord as nearly as practicable with the va The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.
(1) Any minimum rate of wages fixed or revised by the appropriate Government under section 8 may consist of--
(a) a basic rate of wages and an allowance at a rate to be adjusted, at such intervals and in such manner as the appropriate Government may direct, to accord as nearly as practicable with the variation in the cost of living index number applicable to such workers (hereinafter referred to as "cost of living allowance"); or
(b) a basic rate of wages with or without the cost of living allowance, and the cash value of the concessions in respect of supplies of essential commodities at concession rates, where so authorised; or
(c) an all-inclusive rate allowing for the basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessions, if any.
(2) The cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessions in respect of supplies of essential commodities at concession rate shall be computed by such authority, as the appropriate Government may by notification, appoint, at such intervals and in accordance with such directions as may be specified or given by the appropriate Government from time to time.
Section 7, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).
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Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Code on Wages deal with?
Section 7 of the Code on Wages is headed "Components of minimum wages". Any minimum rate of wages fixed or revised by the appropriate Government under section 8 may consist of-- (a) a basic rate of wages and an allowance at a rate to be adjusted, at such intervals and in such manner as the appropriate Government may direct, to accord as nearly as practicable with the va
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What should I read with Section 7 of the Code on Wages, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 8 (Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 7 of the Code on Wages enacted?
Section 7 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 7, 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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