We have our office boy who is on third-party payroll. Every time his employer wants us to increase his salary. This year, in the month of April, we have incremented his salary as per the minimum wage act. Again, they have mailed us stating that this is in accordance with the minimum wage act of October 2018. Please suggest what can be done.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Ankita,
At first place, it should be the contractor and not you (Principal Employer) who should decide wages or increments for this office boy. All you are required to do is ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements, i.e., minimum wages, PF, ESIC, etc.
Shailesh Parikh
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Vadodara
From India, Mumbai
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At first place, it should be the contractor and not you (Principal Employer) who should decide wages or increments for this office boy. All you are required to do is ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements, i.e., minimum wages, PF, ESIC, etc.
Shailesh Parikh
99 98 97 10 65
Vadodara
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Ankita,
The increase demanded by the contractor may be in tune with the hike in the variable dearness allowance fixed under the statutory minimum wages consequent on the rise in the cost of living index. Some State Governments prescribe the revision of V.D.A fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 once in six months. As P.E., you have the vicarious liability towards payment of statutory wages to the contract labor engaged in your establishment under Section 21(4) of the CLRA Act, 1970.
From India, Salem
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The increase demanded by the contractor may be in tune with the hike in the variable dearness allowance fixed under the statutory minimum wages consequent on the rise in the cost of living index. Some State Governments prescribe the revision of V.D.A fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 once in six months. As P.E., you have the vicarious liability towards payment of statutory wages to the contract labor engaged in your establishment under Section 21(4) of the CLRA Act, 1970.
From India, Salem
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You have to ensure compliance under Minimum Wages as per scheduled employment, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements, and that is your maximum liability plus agreed service charges. Let the contractor give an increment every month; you need not worry if you are complying with the statutory requirements. (Also check your contract/agreement signed by both parties).
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
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Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
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