The Government of Bihar has notified the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026 on 30 June 2026. These Rules apply across Bihar and came into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Highlights

1. Employee Classification
Employees are classified as Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled and Highly Skilled based on their work, experience, training and responsibilities.

2. Weekly Rest
The Rules provide for a weekly rest day. If an employee works on the rest day, a substitute rest day is required as provided under the Rules.

3. Wage Records
Employers need to maintain records of wages, overtime, advances, fines and deductions in the prescribed format.

4. Wage Slip
The prescribed wage slip includes details such as basic wages, DA, allowances, attendance, overtime, gross wages, PF/ESI deductions and net wages.

5. Employee Register & Annual Return
The Rules prescribe an Employee Register containing important employee and employment details. Employers are also required to file the prescribed annual return as applicable.

What Employers Should Do

Employers in Bihar should review their employee classification, wage records, wage slips, overtime records and statutory registers to ensure compliance with the new Rules.