Power of Central Government to fix floor wage
Section 9 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with power of Central Government to fix floor wage. The Central Government shall fix floor wage taking into account minimum living standards of a worker in such manner as may be prescribed: Provided that different floor wage may be fixed for different geographical areas. The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.
(1) The Central Government shall fix floor wage taking into account minimum living standards of a worker in such manner as may be prescribed:
Provided that different floor wage may be fixed for different geographical areas.
(2) The minimum rates of wages fixed by the appropriate Government under section 6 shall not be less than the floor wage and if the minimum rates of wages fixed by the appropriate Government earlier is more than the floor wage, then, the appropriate Government shall not reduce such minimum rates of wages fixed by it earlier.
(3) The Central Government may, before fixing the floor wage under sub-section (1), obtain the advice of the Central Advisory Board constituted under sub-section (1) of section 42 and consult State Governments in such manner as may be prescribed.
Section 9, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Code on Wages deal with?
Section 9 of the Code on Wages is headed "Power of Central Government to fix floor wage". The Central Government shall fix floor wage taking into account minimum living standards of a worker in such manner as may be prescribed: Provided that different floor wage may be fixed for different geographical areas.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Code on Wages?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Wages 2019 9, section 9 Code on Wages 2019, section 9 of the Code on Wages. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 9 of the Code on Wages, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 6 (Fixation of minimum wages), section 42 (Central Advisory Board and State Advisory Boards), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 9 of the Code on Wages enacted?
Section 9 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 9, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1802 words
- 67. Power of appropriate Government to make rules1008 words
- 18. Deductions which may be made from wages883 words
- 26. Eligibility for bonus, etc843 words
- 42. Central Advisory Board and State Advisory Boards663 words
- 51. Appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators and their powers456 words
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