The Government of Haryana, through its Labour Department, has revised the minimum wages vide notification No. IR-2/2025/11047-89 dated 4th April, 2025 for workers employed in scheduled employments across the state. The revised rates come into effect from 1st January 2025 and reflect changes in the cost of living through an adjusted Dearness Allowance (DA).
This revision is a proactive step toward ensuring that wage levels are in sync with inflationary trends and provide adequate income to workers across skill categories.
The revision has been made under Section 5(2) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and is applicable to all employers in the state covered under scheduled employment regardless of whether the workers are permanent, temporary, or contractual.
Employer Responsibilities
Employers must:
- Pay at least the minimum wages specified.
- Maintain up-to-date wage registers.
- Display wage rates (Display)
- Provide salary slips.
- Pay arrears (if any) from 01.01.2025.
Non-compliance is a punishable offence under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Notification : Minimum Wages Haryana w.e.f. 1st Jan 2025