HR Glossary
What is Payment of Wages Act?
India's central legislation enacted in 1936 that ensures timely and complete payment of wages to employees without unauthorized deductions, applying to factories, railways, and other industrial establishments for workers earning up to Rs 24,000 per month.
Why it matters in hiring
Payment of Wages Act comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
Related terms starting with P
- PAYE - Pay As You Earn
- PAYG - Pay As You Go (Australia)
- Payment of Bonus Act
- Payment of Gratuity Act
- Payroll
- Payroll Compliance
- Payroll Cycle
- Payroll Deductions
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