The Government of Karnataka has issued an addendum to Notification No. LD 411 LWA 2023 (dated 11.04.2025), introducing key conditions:
- Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA):
- Calculated annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as of April 1st each year.
- VDA rate is ₹0.04 per day for every CPI point exceeding 9469.
| Min Wages (DA) from 01st Apr 2025 (KN) | |
| CPI Points for 2023 | 9469 |
| CPI Points for 2024 | 9965 |
| Difference of Points | 496 |
| Calculation of DA | 496X 0.04 Ps X 30 Days = Rs. 595.20/- |
- Salary/Wage Calculations:
- Monthly earners: VDA = CPI change × ₹0.04 × 30 days.
- Daily wage earners: VDA = CPI change × ₹0.04 × 30 ÷ 26 days.
- Wages must be rounded to the nearest rupee or 50 paise where applicable.
- Equal Pay:
- Mandatory equal wages for men, women, transgender persons, and persons with disabilities doing similar work.
- Work Hours and Overtime:
- 8 hours constitute a full day’s work.
- Workers employed on a piece-rate basis must be paid at least the same as daily-rated workers for 8 hours of work. If they work for less than 8 hours, their wages should be proportionately calculated based on the daily or monthly wage rates for their category.
- Overtime and work on weekly/festival holidays must be paid at double the regular wage.
- Payment Method:
- Salaries to be paid via cheque or direct bank transfer.
- New Inclusion:
- Librarians/Library Supervisors classified as Highly Skilled Workers under Schedule-5, Serial No. 147.