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The Goa has recently revised the minimum wages for their workers. It has been on effect from 11 August 2023. From SMEs to big agencies, employers are required to pay variable dearness allowances (VDA) to the workers. The state is categorised into Zone A and Zone B. Zone A involves areas under the city of Panaji and municipalities like Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, Cuncolim, Quepem, Curchorem, Sanguem, Cancona, Pernem, Valpoi, Sanquelim, and Bicholim. And zone B ensures the regions of Cansaulim, Assolna, Colva, Colvale, Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Benaulim, Majorda, Mobor, Chopdem, Mandrem, Arambol and Cavelossim. The minimum wages in Goa is divided into the following zones:
| EMPLOYMENTS CATEGORY | ZONES | BASIC AMOUNT (PER DAY) | VDA (PER DAY) | TOTAL (PER DAY) | TOTAL (PER MONTH) |
| Unskilled (Chowkidar, Cleaner, Laborer, Loader/Unloader, Attendant, Mazdoor, Sweeper, Helper, Peon, Deliver boy, Packer, Assistant Salesman, Watchman, Office boy, Pump attendant, Newspaper delivery boy, any other category with similar work nature) | Zone A | Rs. 412.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 517.00 | Rs. 13,442.00 |
| Zone B | Rs. 407.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 512.00 | Rs. 13,312.00 | |
| Clerical (Accountant, Steno-typist, Telephone operator, Clerk, Store clerk, Tally clerk, Typist, Receptionist, Godown keeper) | Zone A | Rs. 528.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 633.00 | Rs. 16,458.00 |
| Zone B | Rs. 523.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 628.00 | Rs. 16,328.00 | |
| Semi-skilled (Assistant mechanic, Assistant fitter, Assistant electrician, Assistant blacksmith, Assistant carpenter, Assistant Turner, Assistant welder, Assistant machinist, Assistant tinsmith, Assistant vulcanizer, Assistant molder, Assistant painter, Assistant trailer, Assistant glass cutter, Assistant wireman, Assistant pump operator, Cushion-maker, Compounder, Washerman, Carpenter, Baker, Pressman, Glazer, Hairdresser, Gardener, Lift attendant, Mill hand, Frame maker) | Zone A | Rs. 473.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 578.00 | Rs. 15,028.00 |
| Zone B | Rs. 468.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 573.00 | Rs. 14,898.00 | |
| skilled (Chemist, Driver, Supervisor, Shoemaker, Watch repairer, Tailor, Turner, Fitter, Utensil maker, Machinist, Electrician, Welder, Handicraftsman, Metal engraver, Optician, Glass polisher, Sales representative, Wireman, Foreman, Photographer, Block maker, Computer operator, Pump operator) | Zone A | Rs. 528.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 633.00 | Rs. 16,458.00 |
| Zone B | Rs. 523.00 | Rs. 105.00 | Rs. 628.00 | Rs. 16,328.00 |
If you are an employers, and thinking of establishment a wage structure for the company workers, Lets go through the list and and tailor the compensation plans for the workers of all categories.
| Component | Formula | Description |
| Basic+ DA | Basic + Dearness Allowance is CTC *50% or Minimum Wages *12 | The sum of Basic and Dearness allowance is 50% of cost to company or The sum of Basic and Dearness Allowance is 12 times of Minimum Wages |
| HRA | HRA is the 50% of Basic Salary | House rent Allowance is 50 % of Basic Salary |
| LTA | Basic*5 % | Gross Salary is 5% of Basic Salary |
| Gross Salary | Gross Salary Sum of Basic + DA + HRA + LTA + SP | Gross Salary is the sum of Basic, DA, HRA, LTA, SP |
| Special Allowances | Gross Salary – Allowance | Special Allowance is substraction of a Allowance from Gross Salary |
| Monthly Bonus | 8.35% of Basic | Monthly Bonus is 8.35% of Basic Salary |
| PF(Employee) | 12% of Baisic | Provident Fund (Employee) is 12% of Basic Salary |
| PF(Employer) | 12% of Baisc Salary | Provident Fund (Employer) is 12% of Basic Salary |
| ESI (Employee) | 0.75% of Gross Salary | Employees’ State Insurance (Employee) is 0.75% of Gross Salary |
| ESI (Employer) | 3.25% of Gross Salary | Employees’ State Insurance (Employer) is 3.25% of Gross Salary |
In conclusion, as per the Indian Constitution, Minimum Wages ensure a sustainable lifestyle for workers. The Minimum wages in Goa are distributed within two zones and numerous categories. The rate has been effective from 11 Aug 2023. The motto of revising the Minimum Wages is to support the base level of employment and ensure viable continuous improvement from unskilled to skilled, superskilled workers.
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