Minimum Wages in Maharashtra latest notification Jan-2025

Maharashtra Latest minimum wages January 2025

• The state government of Maharashtra sets minimum wages, which vary based on the type of work and the required skill level.
• The state government of Maharashtra periodically reviews and revises the minimum wages.
• Employers in Maharashtra are legally required to pay their employees at least the state-mandated minimum wage.
• Failure to pay minimum wages can result in penalties and fines for employers.
• Employees who are not being paid the minimum wage can file a complaint with the state labor department or other relevant authorities.
• The minimum wages are different for different sectors like agriculture, construction, manufacturing, etc.
• The minimum wage includes basic pay, a cost of living allowance, and the value of any benefits provided. It also covers pay for a weekly day of rest. i.e. minimum wages are already factored for weekly holiday.

Categories of Workers: For minimum wages payout workers are classified into below three categories based on skill sets:

1. 1. 1. Skilled: Workers who perform complex tasks requiring judgment and responsibility.
      2. Semi-skilled: Workers handling routine tasks that require some training but limited judgment.
      3. Unskilled: Workers performing simple tasks requiring little to no previous experience.

Minimum wages in Maharashtra vary based on the location of the establishment, which is classified into different zones:

1. 1. 1. Zone I: Areas within “A” and “B” class municipal Corporations.
      2. Zone II: Areas within “C” and “D” class municipal corporations, “A” class municipal councils, and cantonment areas.
      3. Zone III: All other areas in the state not covered by Zone I and Zone II.
         [ Please note this classification is not same for all scheduled employments]

Calculation of daily/hourly minimum wages :

1. 1. 1. Daily Wages: Calculated by dividing the monthly wage by 26 days, rounded to the nearest paisa.
      2. Hourly Wages for Part-time Work: Derived from daily wages divided by 8 hours, with a 15% increase, rounded to the nearest paisa.