The Government of Goa, on November 12, 2026, notified the Goa Code on Wages Rules, 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Goa, vide Notification No. 24/16/2021/LAB/VOL-I/485 dated October 23, 2026, published in the Official Gazette on November 12, 2026, has notified the Goa Code on Wages Rules, 2026 under Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019, superseding the Goa, Daman and Diu Payment of Wages Rules, 1964 and the Goa, Daman and Diu Minimum Wages Rules, 1975.
•The Rules prescribe the calculation of minimum wages, revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) twice a year, eight-hour normal working days, a maximum of 48 weekly working hours, weekly rest days, and overtime provisions.
•They also establish procedures for wage payments to contractual employees, deductions, fines, advances, bonus payments, employee claims and appeals.
•Employers are required to maintain prescribed employee, wage and attendance registers for five years and issue wage slips electronically or physically on or before payment of wages.
They shall come into force on November 12, 2026.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 24/16/2021/LAB/VOL-I/485]
