Who is responsible for contract workers' wages?
- If the contractor pays you late or short, the principal employer must pay you the full amount or the balance s. 55(3).
- Under the Central Rules, the principal employer must pay within fifteen days rule 98(8).
- You, your registered trade union or an Inspector-cum-Facilitator can also file a claim under the Code on Wages, within three years s. 45(4), (6).
Where this uses the Central Rules, your State's Rules may differ: see your State.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.