The Government of West Bengal has issued a new circular detailing the updated minimum wages for employees across various scheduled employments. These updated wages are applicable from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This comprehensive update ensures fair compensation and reflects the state’s commitment to labour rights.
Zone Classifications:
- Zone A: Areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant areas including Township Areas.
- Zone B: Rest of West Bengal.
Detailed Minimum Wages for Scheduled Employments
Scheduled Employment | Category | Zone A (Per Month) | Zone A (Per Day) | Zone B (Per Month) | Zone B (Per Day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manufacturing Activity | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Automobile Engineering Repairing Workshops & Garages | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Beverage Manufacturing & Vending Establishments | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Biscuit Manufacturing | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Bottling and Packaging Industry | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Clinical Establishments | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Confectionery and Sweets Manufacturing | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Consumer Cooperative Societies, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies / Marketing Societies | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Courier Service | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Engineering Units Employing Less Than 50 Persons | Unskilled | Rs. 9953 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9443 | Rs. 363 |
Establishments Under the Shops & Establishments Act, 1963 | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Floor and Wall Tiles Manufacturing | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Garments Manufacturing Industry | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Glass Industry | Unskilled | Rs. 9953 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9443 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10948 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12044 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11425 | Rs. 439 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13248 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12570 | Rs. 483 | |
Hotels and Restaurants Including Boarding Houses, Eating Houses, Canteens, Clubs and Guest Houses | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 13252 | Rs. 510 | Rs. 12572 | Rs. 484 | |
Ice Cream and Candy Manufacturing | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Ice Factory | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 10952 | Rs. 421 | Rs. 10387 | Rs. 400 | |
Skilled | Rs. 12048 | Rs. 463 | Rs. 11427 | Rs. 440 | |
Information Technology Industry | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Jewellery Manufacturing Industry | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Laundries, Laundry Services, Cleaning & Dyeing Plants & Shops | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Leather Goods Manufactory | Unskilled | Rs. 9956 | Rs. 383 | Rs. 9445 | Rs. 363 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. |
Key Provisions:
- Daily Rate Calculation: Monthly rate divided by 26.
- Weekly Rate Calculation: Daily rate multiplied by 6.
- Working Hours: Eight hours of actual work per day with not less than half an hour of recess; 48 hours of actual work per week.
- Weekly Rest: One day in any period of seven days.
- Overtime Payment: Double the ordinary rates for work done on the day of weekly rest and beyond normal working hours.
- Higher Existing Wages: Existing higher rates of wages are protected.
- Contract Workers: Applicable to employees employed by contractors.
- Wages for Disabled Persons: Same as payable to workers of appropriate category.
- Gender Equality: Same rates of wages for men and women for the same work or work of similar nature.
- Minimum Wages Composition: Includes variable dearness allowance, if any, under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
The updated minimum wage rates aim to ensure fair compensation for workers across various industries in West Bengal, reflecting the state’s commitment to protecting labour rights.
This information is issued with the approval of the Labour Commissioner, West Bengal.
For further details, refer to the full circular issued by the Labour Commissionerate.
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