**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification. It announces revisions to the minimum wage rates for employees in the weaving and basket-making industries, effective from the date of publication. It also announces revisions to the minimum wage rates for employees in oil mill industry, effective from the date of publication. Stakeholders are required to submit any objections or suggestions regarding these revisions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Revision of Minimum Wages - Weaving and Basket Making:**
* Revises minimum wage rates for various categories of workers in the weaving and basket-making industries within Tamil Nadu.
* Lists different worker categories with their corresponding minimum basic wages (daily or per piece).
* Includes categories such as:
* Visai Thari Paihal (Power Loom Mats) :
* Korai Vahai Piripaar (Coir Classifier) : 197.00 Rs/Day
* Saayam Aettrupar (Dyer): 259.00 Rs/Day
* Kaiththari Payaahal (Handloom Mats)
* korai Vahirvar : 197.00 Rs/Day
* Saayam Aetrupar: 197.00 Rs/Day
* Pai Nesavaalar (Mat Weaver) 40 Number Pai Nesavukku: 190.00 Rs/Day
* Koodai Mudatal (Basket Making)
* Man Koodai (Mud Basket): 44.64 Rs/Piece
* Vithesaayak Koodai (Agricultural Basket): 44.64 Rs/Piece
* Details the dearness allowance calculation based on the Chennai City Consumer Price Index, specifying the amount per point increase above 161 points.
* States the dearness allowance will be calculated annually from April 1st.
* Ensures no discrimination in wages between male and female workers performing the same job.
* Method to calculate monthly salary for daily wage workers
* Specifies that existing wages higher than the revised minimum must continue.
* **Revision of Minimum Wages - Oil Mill:**
* Revises minimum wage rates for employees in oil mill industry within Tamil Nadu.
* Lists different worker categories with their corresponding minimum basic wages .
* Includes categories such as:
* office staffs:
* Eluthar (Writer): 6116.00 Rs
* Narakkapaalar/ Narakkukuripavar (Time Keeper/ Reporter): 5953.00 Rs
* Skilled workers:
* Min Kamiyar (Electrician): 235.00 Rs/day
* Iyanthram Ottunar/ Iyakkuvar (Machine driver/ Operators): 235.00 Rs/day
* Non Skilled Workers:
* Peruvar (Sweeper): 217.00 Rs/day
* Punnakku Eduththu Selvar: 217.00 Rs/day
* **Call for Objections/Suggestions:**
* Invites objections or suggestions regarding the proposed revisions, to be considered by the Tamil Nadu Government.
* Sets a deadline of January 12, 2019, for submitting objections or suggestions.
* Specifies the address for sending these comments to the Labour Welfare Commissioner via the Government Principal Secretary.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder**: Employers in the Weaving Industry, Basket Making Industry, and Oil Mill Industry within Tamil Nadu
* **Impact**:
* Must adhere to the revised minimum wage rates for their employees.
* Potential increased labor costs due to the wage revisions.
* **Action Required**:
* Adjust payroll systems to reflect the new minimum wages.
* Submit any objections or suggestions regarding the revisions by January 12, 2019.
**Stakeholder**: Employees in the Weaving Industry, Basket Making Industry, and Oil Mill Industry within Tamil Nadu
* **Impact**:
* Potential increase in their wages if currently earning less than the revised minimum rates.
* Ensured fair wages and equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender.
* **Action Required**:
* Ensure that their employers comply with the new wage regulations.
* Bring any discrepancies or violations to the attention of relevant authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Central legislation governing minimum wages, referenced as the basis for setting minimum wage rates for employees in the state.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the policies are applicable.
Labour and Employment Department: The primary government body responsible for implementing the provisions mentioned in the notification.
The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923: Referenced to establish worker's compensation commissioners in the state of Tamil Nadu.