The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is not just a retirement savings scheme—it also provides financial support during important life events. Through EPF Form 31, employees can withdraw a portion of their PF balance as an advance for specific purposes. Understanding the latest EPF advance rules, eligibility, and withdrawal limits is essential for both employers and…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to conduct its nationwide outreach programme “Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0” on Friday, 27 February 2026 across its Regional and Sub-Regional Offices. This initiative is designed to provide direct, on-the-spot assistance to employers, employees, pensioners, and compliance professionals for resolving Provident Fund-related concerns efficiently. Purpose of the Programme…
1. What Is Gratuity? (Quick Refresher) Gratuity is a lump-sum financial benefit paid by an employer to an employee for long-term service. Traditionally, employees became eligible after 5 years of continuous service under earlier laws. It is payable on: The standard formula remains: Gratuity = Last drawn salary × 15/26 × years of service Maximum…
Running a small business comes with big responsibilities—especially when it comes to labour law compliance, payroll processing, and statutory registers. Many businesses struggle to manage compliance requirements while also trying to scale operations. That’s where professional payroll and compliance service providers like your firm step in to simplify processes and reduce legal risk. This blog…
India’s labour law landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. With the introduction of the New Labour Codes, the government aims to simplify compliance, improve worker protection, and modernize employment regulations across industries. These reforms consolidate numerous existing labour laws into four comprehensive codes, creating a more structured, transparent, and business-friendly…
In today’s fast-evolving regulatory and commercial environment, disputes are no longer limited to courtrooms—they impact business continuity, reputation, and growth. Corporates in India increasingly seek strategic advisory-driven litigation and dispute resolution services that go beyond routine legal representation. This is where experienced, business-centric firms make a real difference. Among the trusted names in this space,…
February is one of the most compliance-heavy months for Indian employers. Multiple annual returns, professional tax remittances, and labour law filings fall due across states under the Minimum Wages Act, Contract Labour Act, Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, Payment of Wages Act, and allied laws. Missing even a single due date can invite penalties, inspections, and…
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