The Labour Department, Chandigarh Administration has issued Notification No. 662869-HII(2)-2026/6249 dated 02.07.2026 (2nd July 2026) regarding publication of draft Chandigarh Code on Wages Rules, 2026 under sub-section (2) of section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019. Objections and suggestions can be sent within 30 days .

Key highlights

Minimum wage formula based on 2,700 calories/day, 66 metres cloth/year, and fixed shares for housing, education, and medical needs.
Technical committee to classify jobs into unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled categories.
Dearness allowance revised twice a year, before 1st April and 1st October, based on CPI.
5% wage hike after every 5 years in the same skill category.
Working day capped at 8 hours plus 1 hour rest, spread-over max 12 hours, with mandatory weekly rest day.
Wage deductions capped at 50% of wages in any wage period.
State Advisory Board formed with equal employer-employee representation and one-third women members.
Wage slips and employee registers are mandatory, to be kept for 5 years.
Undisbursed wages deposited with the Assistant Labour Commissioner, released to nominees/legal heirs.
Principal employer liable to pay unpaid wages and bonus of contractor, recoverable from contractor.
Offence compounding of 50% of maximum fine payable within 30 days.
Repeals three old Punjab-era wage laws, with past actions remaining valid.

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Chandigarh Code on Wages Rules , 2026 (Draft)