{"id":10498,"date":"2026-09-28T10:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chhedaconsultancyservices.com\/?p=10498"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:15:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:15:16","slug":"bihar-code-on-wages-rules-2026-simple-guide-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chhedaconsultancyservices.com\/?p=10498","title":{"rendered":"Bihar Code on Wages Rules, 2026 \u2013 Simple Guide for Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

Key Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Employee Classification<\/strong>
Employees are classified as Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled and Highly Skilled<\/strong> based on their work, experience, training and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Weekly Rest<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Wage Records<\/strong>
Employers need to maintain records of wages, overtime, advances, fines and deductions<\/strong> in the prescribed format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Wage Slip<\/strong>
The prescribed wage slip includes details such as basic wages, DA, allowances, attendance, overtime, gross wages, PF\/ESI deductions and net wages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Employee Register & Annual Return<\/strong>
The Rules prescribe an Employee Register<\/strong> containing important employee and employment details. Employers are also required to file the prescribed annual return as applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Employers Should Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employers in Bihar should review their employee classification, wage records, wage slips, overtime records and statutory registers<\/strong> to ensure compliance with the new Rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n