Compliance Format

Minimum Wages Notice Format

A workplace notice displaying the notified minimum rates of wages for each category of worker.

NOTICE OF MINIMUM RATES OF WAGES

Displayed under Section 18 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and Rule 22 of the Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 at a conspicuous place in the establishment.

Name of Establishment: [Company Name]   Address: [Address]
Scheduled Employment: [Type of Employment]   Zone / Area: [Zone]
Notification No. & Date: [__________]   Effective From: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Category of EmployeeBasic Wage (₹/day)VDA (₹/day)Total Minimum Wage (₹/day)Per Month (₹)
Unskilled[Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Semi-skilled[Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Skilled[Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Highly Skilled[Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]

Normal working hours: [__] per day   Weekly off: [Day]   Overtime rate: [Twice the ordinary rate]
Wage Period: [Monthly]   Date of payment of wages: [On or before the 7th]

Inspector having jurisdiction: [Name / Office & Address]

Place: [Place]   Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]     _______________________
Employer / Manager

Compliance note: Minimum wage rates are notified by the appropriate Government and revised periodically (VDA usually twice a year). Display this notice in English and the local language. Paying below the notified rate is an offence under the Act.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Company name
  • Employee
  • Amount/detail
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.