1. Labour Law
1.1. Government of Maharashtra issues Minimum Wages VDA
Notification
The Government of Maharashtra, vide notification dated August
04, 2025, has released the details of minimum wages applicable to
employees working in Shops and Commercial Establishments in the
state, effective from July 01, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It
details category-wise (Skilled, Semi-Skilled, Unskilled, and in
some cases Highly Skilled) minimum wages, comprising a fixed basic
rate plus a special allowance, with zone-wise rates (Zone 1, Zone
2, and Zone 3) applicable depending on the location of work. It
specifies wages in monthly, daily, or per-piece terms as applicable
(e.g., for brick making or bidi rolling workers) and also includes
provisions for part-time workers and special cases like drivers on
tour or watchmen. The schedule ensures that employers pay at least
the total minimum wage (basic + special allowance) for the relevant
category, employment type, and zone during
