The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 regulates payment of wages to employees (direct and indirect). The act is intended to be a remedy against unauthorized deductions made by employer and/or unjustified delay in payment of wages.
To ensure regular and timely payment and to prevent: 1. Unauthorised deductions from wage; 2. Arbitrary fines, The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 was enacted.
This act came into existence during the time of colonial government, ensures that the workers are able to get all the wages in time.