The labour department of Gautam Budh Nagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, has officially denied widespread social media claims regarding a large-scale retrenchment drive and salary cuts in local factories. These rumors emerged following protests that turned violent in Noida on April 13. Additional labour commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi stated that the allegations about arbitrary salary deductions and a potential retrenchment list are misleading and not factual. The department confirmed that the minimum wage rates for 74 scheduled employments are being enforced, with current monthly wages set at ₹13,690 for unskilled workers, ₹15,059 for semi-skilled workers, and ₹16,868 for skilled workers. The labour department urged the public to rely on official communications rather than unverified social media posts, especially in light of increased attention on labor issues in the region.