The Government of Maharashtra, vide Notification No. COW-0126/C.R.09/Lab7, has issued the draft notification of the Maharashtra Code on Wages Rules, 2026. The proposed rules aim to regulate wage-related matters including payment of wages, minimum wages, bonus, and equal remuneration in line with the Code on Wages framework. The draft notification is expected to streamline wage compliance requirements and strengthen employee welfare protections across various sectors in the state. Employers, HR professionals, and industry stakeholders are advised to review the draft provisions carefully and submit suggestions or objections within the stipulated period mentioned in the notification.