Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing authority
- Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand
- Notified
- 14 July 2021, vide S.O. 01, Jharkhand Gazette Extraordinary, Issue No. 344
- Objection window
- 30 days from the date copies of the Gazette were made available to the public, as required under Section 67(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019
- Legal basis
- Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897
- Supersedes
- The Jharkhand Payment of Wages Rules, 1937, and the Jharkhand Minimum Wages Rules, 1951, except for actions taken or omissions made before the repeal, which continue to be governed by Section 69 of the Code
- Status as of
- The Gazette text available from the Department is framed as a draft notification inviting objections and suggestions. Independent trackers list Jharkhand among the states that have moved to final wage code rules, but Praans Consultech could not locate a separate final Gazette superseding this draft. Employers should confirm current force and any amendments with the Department of Labour, Jharkhand, or its Shramadhan portal before relying on this guide for statutory filings.
The Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021 set out how the Government of Jharkhand applies the central Code on Wages, 2019 within the state. They cover minimum wage fixation, payment of wages, deductions, bonus computation, the State Advisory Board, and the registers an employer must keep. This guide summarises the Rules for quick reference. It does not replace the official Gazette text, and any figures or filing steps should be confirmed against the primary notification before use.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain the wages, overtime, fine, and deduction register | Form I | Continuous | Update every time a fine, deduction, or advance recovery occurs |
| Notify the Inspector cum Facilitator of a deduction made for a proviso to Section 20(2) | - | Event based | Within 10 days of the deduction |
| Intimate an employee of a deduction made for damage or loss | - | Event based | Within 15 days of the deduction |
| Intimate an employee of a deduction made for damage or loss | - | Event based | Within 15 days of the deduction |
| Keep the employee register current | Form IV | Continuous | Update as employees join or leave |
| Issue a wage slip to every employee | Form V | Every wage period | On or before the date wages are paid |
| Deposit undisbursed wages with the Deputy Labour Commissioner | - | Event based | Within 15 days after the expiry of 6 months from the date the amount became payable |
| Revise the dearness allowance component of minimum wages | - | Twice a year | Before 1 April and before 1 October each year |
Key Provisions
What changed under the Code, and what it means for payroll.
Old Law vs. New Law
What employers followed before, against what applies now — point matched against point.
| On this point | Before — earlier law | Now — the new Code |
|---|---|---|
| Governing framework | Separate Jharkhand Payment of Wages Rules, 1937, and Jharkhand Minimum Wages Rules, 1951, under two central Acts | One set of state rules under the unified Code on Wages, 2019 |
| Floor wage concept | No statutory floor wage; minimum wages varied entirely state by state | Rule 11 bars the state minimum wage from falling below the Central floor wage |
| Wage period used for minimum wage fixation | Not uniformly prescribed across the two older rule sets | Rule 10 fixes the month as the standard wage period for minimum wage purposes |
| Deduction ceiling | 50 percent ceiling existed under the Payment of Wages Act framework | Same 50 percent ceiling carried forward under Rule 12, with carry forward of any excess |
| Composition of offences | Handled separately under each Act, with different fine structures | Unified composition process under Rule 52, generally at 50 percent of the maximum fineUnified composition process under Rule 52, generally at 50 percent of the maximum fine |
| Registers and wage slips | Multiple registers required across the two repealed rule sets | Consolidated into Forms I, IV, V, and VI, permitted to be kept electronically |
| Undisbursed wages | Governed under the 1937 Rules with different holding periods | Rules 45 to 47 require deposit with the Deputy Labour Commissioner and hold unclaimed amounts for 7 years |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- All establishments and employees across the whole of Jharkhand to which the Code on Wages, 2019, applies
- Employees whose wages are fixed under a scheduled or notified employment
- Employees engaged through a contractor, for the purpose of minimum bonus liability falling on the principal employer
Exempted / special treatment
- Employees in agricultural employment: the working hour limits in Rule 6 apply subject to modification by state notification
- Working journalists and sales promotion employees: their minimum wage fixation goes through the State Advisory Board only on a specific reference from the State Government, under Rule 28
- Members of the State Advisory Board and its committees: governed by their own term, quorum, and disqualification rules under Rules 27 to 44, distinct from general employee provisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What is the Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021?
A. It is the set of state level rules that put the central Code on Wages, 2019, into practice in Jharkhand, covering how minimum wages are calculated, how wages are paid and deducted, how bonus surplus is worked out, and how the State Advisory Board functions.
Which older rules do these Rules replace?
A. They replace the Jharkhand Payment of Wages Rules, 1937, and the Jharkhand Minimum Wages Rules, 1951, though actions already taken under those rules before repeal remain valid.
When were these Rules notified?
The Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development notified them on 14 July 2021, through S.O. 01 in Gazette Issue No. 344.
Are these Rules final, or still in draft form?
A. The Gazette copy available from the Department is worded as a draft, open to objections and suggestions for 30 days from public availability. Some third party compliance trackers now describe Jharkhand as having final wage code rules. Because of this mismatch, employers should verify the current status directly with the Department before treating any provision as conclusive.
How many hours make up a normal working day in Jharkhand under these Rules?
Rule 6 fixes 9 hours as the normal working day, with the total spread, including rest breaks, not exceeding 12 hours on any day.
Is Sunday always the weekly rest day?
Sunday is the default, but Rule 7 lets an employer fix a different day as the rest day for any employee or group of employees, as long as the employee has worked 6 continuous days beforehand.
How is the minimum wage rate worked out under Rule 3?
It is built around a standard working family of three adult consumption units, a daily intake of 2700 calories per unit, 66 metres of cloth a year, and set percentage shares for housing rent, fuel, and other expenses such as education and medical needs.
What is the floor wage, and how does it affect Jharkhand's minimum wages?
The floor wage is the baseline set by the Central Government. Under Rule 11, Jharkhand cannot fix any minimum wage below this floor, though it is free to fix higher rates.
What wage period applies for minimum wage purposes?
Rule 10 sets the month as the longer wage period used when calculating the minimum rate of wages.
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
- → Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Issue No. 344, dated 14 July 2021, Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand, S.O. 01, Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021
- → Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand, Shramadhan portal (shramadhan.jharkhand.gov.in)
- → Code on Wages, 2019 (Act No. 29 of 2019), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. State rules referenced here are subject to change on final notification. Verify current status with our compliance team before acting.