Minimum Wage in Pakistan 2023 Notification pdf [Download]

On March 29, 2023, the Minimum Wages Board in Lahore, Punjab issued a notification regarding the proposed minimum wage rates for 2023, which are set at Rs. 32,000 per month. The final recommendations will be conveyed to the board within 30 days. The details are as follows:

Draft about Minimum Wage Rates 2023 Rs. 32000/- Per Month in Pakistan

Fixation of wages for skilled and semi-skilled workers as per recommendations of Punjab Minimum Wage Board in Lahore. Fixed wages of employees in an industrial and commercial establishment in the province of Punjab is the subject of this draft. The industrial establishments of Punjab province should implement these recommendations. Recommended minimum wage rates for low-skilled, youth, and adult workers will be applied consistently throughout the province.

Minimum Wage in Pakistan 2023 Notification pdf

Purpose of Fixation of Minimum Wage in Pakistan 2023

The purpose of the minimum wage is to protect employees from being underpaid. By promoting the right to equal pay for work of equal value, this includes between men and women. The government needs to focus on salary fixation. The main objectives of payment determination are:

The purpose of setting a minimum wage is to combat poverty and guarantee that the needs of all workers and their families are met.
The main objective of fixing the minimum wage should be to provide necessities to the wage earners.
It provides social security in terms of minimum wage levels that are acceptable.

The government should take some steps to ensure effective implementation of all the provisions relating to the fixation of minimum wages provided by law.

Criteria for Minimum Wages Fixation 2023 [Sindh] [Punjab]

According to the following, the government has to fix the wages of skilled and semi-skilled workers:

• The needs of workers and their families
• Average wage level in the country
• Cost of living and editing.
• Social Security Benefits
• Different living conditions of different social groups.

Importance and need of Minimum wages fixation in Pakistan

All recommendations are important for fixing the wages of all industrial workers, whether highly skilled or only semi-skilled. These proposals cause wage levels to rise significantly. As a result, the wage scale will become more logical and straightforward.

Application of Recommendations Regarding Wages Fixation

1. All industrial establishments should adhere to the recommendations regarding fixation of wages or minimum rates of labor in industrial and commercial establishments.
2. As per the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019 and the date of promulgation, these recommendations are applicable.
3. These tips also apply to hourly, daily, and weekly work conditions for overtime, weekly rest days, and paid holidays.
4. Other categories of workers in any industry should never earn less than the minimum wage currently being prescribed for all youth and adult workers in the province of Punjab.

Deduction for Accommodation in Pakistan

The following deductions are allowed for employers who provide lodging and transportation for their employees. These deductions go towards:

1. Providing housing accommodation @ Rs396.80 per month.
2. Providing transport @Rs.84.48 per month.