Penalties

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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
penalties.txt · Last modified: 2026/03/07 13:49 by compliance_manager

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