The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

This 2025 edition of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Act 11 of 1948)—with State Amendments—provides the statutory framework for fixing and revising minimum rates of wages in scheduled employments across India.

Inside this handy ₹150 volume

• Complete text of the Act with all amendments incorporated

• Includes:

– The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (as amended)

– The Minimum Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2011

– The Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers under Various Labour Laws Rules, 2017 [Relevant Extracts]

• Covers:

– Fixation and revision of minimum wages

– Payment of wages and working conditions

– Powers and functions of inspectors

– Enforcement and penalty provisions

• Section-wise marginal notes for quick navigation

A must-have for:

– Employers, HR professionals, and compliance officers

– Trade unions and labour rights advocates

– Labour law practitioners and academics