Wages & bonus
The definition of wages, minimum wages, payment deadlines, deductions and bonus.
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Code on Wages: the definition of wages, payment deadlines and deductionsOne definition of wages for PF, gratuity and bonus, the 50% rule, when wages must be paid, the 50% cap on deductions, equal pay and the national floor wage.All India (Central); states set minimum wages and rulesStatutory bonusWho is eligible (wages up to ₹21,000), the ₹7,000-or-minimum-wage calculation ceiling notified in August 2026, the 8.33% to 20% range and paying within eight months.All India (Central)Minimum wages: where to find your state’s current ratesMinimum wages now cover every employee. How rates are set (skill, zone, VDA), why they change twice a year, and where each authority publishes the current figures.Central and state-wise