Lesotho has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Lesotho can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Lesotho who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Lesotho's government.

Labour Wages in Lesotho can be paid daily, weekly or on a monthly basis depending on the type of work contract which are usually as follows:

• Contract at piece rate: wage payment on daily basis;
• Contract for less than a month: wage payment on weekly basis;
• Contract for more than a month: wage payment on monthly basis; and
• Contract for completion of a task: wage payment on completion of the concerned task

Labour officers (Authorized by the Labour Code) are responsible for monitoring compliance of the minimum wage legislation. In the pursuance of their duties, they may inspect the workplace, ask questions from employees and request provision of information on working conditions. Casual workers often demand to be paid of the spot, such work is normally deferred to the stevedoring who handles the casual workers.

Workmen-Compensation-Act-1977.pdf (labour.gov.ls)