Minimum Wages of Meghalaya
Minimum Wage Rates
Category Of Employees:Unskilled
Wages Per Day:525
VDA Per Day:16
Total Per Day:541
Category Of Employees:Semi-Skilled
Wages Per Day:565
VDA Per Day:18
Total Per Day:583
Category Of Employees:Skilled
Wages Per Day:605
VDA Per Day:19
Total Per Day:624
Category Of Employees:Highly Skilled
Wages Per Day:645
VDA Per Day:20
Total Per Day:665
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
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
Applicability:It covers all Meghalaya 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
Over-Time wages:Twice the minimum wages
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both