Complete Guide to Salary Law in Nepal: Rights, Wages, and Legal Framework
Salary law in Nepal protects employees by ensuring fair pay, timely salary distribution, and safe working conditions. Governed by the Labour Act, 2074 (2017) and Labour Rules, 2075 (2018), Nepal’s salary regulations guarantee minimum wages, overtime pay, festival bonuses, and social security benefits. The current minimum wage in Nepal is NPR 19,550 per month with strict penalties for underpayment. Employees are entitled to annual, sick, maternity, paternity, and public holiday leaves with pay. Provisions also ensure equal pay for equal work, safeguard against unauthorized deductions, and set mandatory employer-employee contributions to the Social Security Fund. In cases of salary disputes, workers have access to grievance committees, labour offices, and courts. This guide highlights all essential salary rights, helping both employees and employers in Nepal maintain lawful, transparent, and fair employment relationships.