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Penalties
Non-payment of wages or less than minimum wages
Contravention of equal remuneration provisions
Contravention of bonus provisions
Penalties
Non-payment of wages or less than minimum wages
Fine up to ₹50,000 (1st offence); Imprisonment up to 3 months and/or fine up to ₹1 lakh (repeat offence within 5 years)
Penalties enhanced for repeat offenders only
Contravention of equal remuneration provisions
Fine up to ₹50,000 (1st offence); Imprisonment up to 3 months and/or fine up to ₹1 lakh (repeat offence)
Gender pay discrimination carries significant penalties
Contravention of bonus provisions
Imprisonment up to 6 months and/or fine up to ₹20,000
Specific timeline for bonus payment enforcement