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Maharashtra minimum wages January 2024 The Minimum Wages Act is applicable to any establishments / industries / factories / employment either registered under the shops & establishment Act or the Factories Act,  irrespective to the strength of employment . That is even if anybody  employs an one employee he has to pay Minimum Wage .  The term Minimum Wage includes the Basic Wage plus Special allowance, as prescribed & published by Labour department, time to time for a given schedule of employment. Brief summary of the Minimum Wages Act in Maharashtra for easy understanding: Maharashtra minimum wages are set by the state government and can vary depending on the type of work and the skill level required. The minimum wages in Maharashtra are reviewed and revised periodically by the state government. The wages are determined by the labor department and relevant authorities. Employers in Maharashtra are legally required to pay their employees at least the state-mandated minimum wage