Minimum Wages of Chandigarh
Minimum Wage Rates
Category of Employees:Unskilled
Daily wages:554
Monthly wages:14394
Category of Employees:Semi-Skilled II
Daily wages:559
Monthly wages:14544
Category of Employees:Semi-Skilled I
Daily wages:563
Monthly wages:14644
Category of Employees:Skilled II
Daily wages:571
Monthly wages:14844
Category of Employees:Skilled I
Daily wages:580
Monthly wages:15069
Category of Employees:Highly Skilled
Daily wages:595
Monthly wages:15469
Category of Employees:Class-III (Staff)
Daily wages:564
Monthly wages:14669
Category of Employees:Class-II (Staff)
Daily wages:570
Monthly wages:14819
Category of Employees:Class-I (Staff)
Daily wages:584
Monthly wages:15179
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
Applicability:It covers all Chandigarh scheduled jobs even it every employee, contract labourer and labourers. It relates to government buildings, local governments, mines, factories, and other scheduled industries. It does not include members of the armed forces
Description:It is to guarantee that workers in scheduled jobs are paid a fair minimum wage, avoid exploitation, and maintain a minimal standard of living.
Overtime wages:Twice the minimum wages
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both