Apni Law Staff asked 11 months ago
As a pharmacist working at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s health center in New Delhi, I’ve been employed on a contract basis through different agencies since August 2007. Between November 2012 and April 2015, my salary was ₹14,000 per month. However, after a new agency took over the contract, my salary was cut down to ₹11,000. Given I perform the same duties at the same location, is this salary reduction justified? Are there any rules governing such salary changes? How can I revert to my previous pay scale?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 11 months ago
Indian law does not mandate equal pay for the same work under contract employment. However, the new agency must ensure that your salary meets the minimum wages prescribed by the government for your profession in Delhi. You can approach the Labour Department to inquire about the minimum wage and file a complaint if your salary falls below it. Additionally, you can explore avenues for negotiating your salary with the new agency, citing your past pay and experience.
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