From 21 November 2025, India ushered in a major overhaul of labour laws by implementing four new Labour Codes, replacing 29 legacy statutes with a streamlined framework covering wages, social security, industrial relations, and occupational safety. Among the most impactful changes — especially for employers and workers — are the revised gratuity rules. What Is…
Payroll management is not just about salary disbursement—it is a critical compliance function that directly impacts statutory adherence, audit readiness, and employee trust. Every HR professional and payroll manager must clearly understand key payroll formulas related to PF, ESIC, Bonus, and Gratuity to ensure accurate calculations and avoid legal penalties. 1. Provident Fund (PF) Calculation…
India has undertaken a historic reform of its labour legislation by introducing four Labour Codes, replacing 29 existing central labour laws. This reform represents the most comprehensive overhaul of employment regulations in recent decades. The new framework is built around four core pillars: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions…
India’s labour law framework is undergoing its most significant reform in decades with the introduction of the 4 New Labour Codes. These codes aim to simplify compliance, enhance worker protection, and create a uniform labour ecosystem across the country. For employers, HR professionals, and compliance managers, understanding and implementing New Labour Code compliance in India…
Compliance Calendar 2026 – Labour Law Due Dates Across India Staying compliant with India’s complex labour law framework is not optional—it’s essential. The Compliance Calendar 2026 is a comprehensive, state-wise and act-wise guide designed to help employers, HR teams, compliance officers, and payroll professionals track and meet all statutory labour law deadlines without stress. Prepared…
The Government of Rajasthan has issued the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing significant reforms affecting working hours, overtime limits, weekly holidays, and age-related employment provisions. These amendments aim to modernise labour regulation, provide greater operational flexibility to businesses, and simultaneously strengthen safeguards against child labour. For employers, HR teams, payroll managers,…
The Social Security Code, 2020 is one of India’s four consolidated labour codes, designed to simplify and strengthen social security benefits for workers across all sectors. By merging nine major social security laws into a single framework, the Code aims to ensure broader coverage, better compliance, and improved welfare for India’s workforce. In this blog,…
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