How to Structure Employee Salaries to Stay Compliant with PF, ESI & Labour Codes How to Structure Employee Salaries to Stay Compliant with PF, ESI & Labour Codes Introduction When you build a salary structure, it’s not just about numbers. You’re creating a balance —…
Category: Statutory Compliance
Statutory compliance guides from TMS – EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, LWF, the new labour codes and HR compliance checklists for Indian employers.
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4 New Labour Codes: Expected Impact on Benefits & Employee Experience (2026)
4 New Labour Codes: Expected Impact on Benefits & Employee Experience (2026) 4 New Labour Codes: Expected Impact on Benefits & Employee Experience (2025) When Laws Change, Lives Change Too For many years, work in India came with confusion. Employees worked hard but often didn’t…
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New Labour Laws vs Old Rules: What’s Changing for Businesses (2026)
New Labour Laws vs Old Rules: What’s Changing for Businesses (2026) New Labour Laws vs Old Rules: What’s Changing for Businesses (2025) Introduction India’s labour law framework is no longer in a transition phase—it is entering a stage of active and visible enforcement. What businesses discussed for…
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50% Basic Pay Rule: Common Salary Mistakes That Can Trigger Disputes (2026)
50% Basic Pay Rule: Common Salary Mistakes That Can Trigger Disputes (2026) 50% Basic Pay Rule: Common Salary Mistakes That Can Trigger Disputes (2025) Why This Change Feels Personal — Even Before You Read the Rule Have you ever stared at a salary slip and…
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Fixed-Term Employees Under the New Labour Codes: Gratuity After 1 Year + Equal Benefits Explained
Fixed-Term Employees Under the New Labour Codes: Gratuity After 1 Year + Equal Benefits Explained Fixed-Term Employees Under the New Labour Codes: Gratuity After 1 Year + Equal Benefits Explained Introduction Fixed-term employment is no longer a niche hiring model. Instead, in 2025, it has…
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Gratuity After 1 Year: Eligibility, Calculation and Employer Action Steps (2026)
Gratuity After 1 Year: Eligibility, Calculation and Employer Action Steps (2026) Gratuity After 1 Year: Eligibility, Calculation and Employer Action Steps (2025) Gratuity After 1 Year: What Most Employers Get Wrong in 2025 Most employers believe gratuity is a “five-year problem.”That belief is quietly putting…
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Salary by the 7th Rule: Payroll Process Changes for Employers (2026)
Salary by the 7th Rule: Payroll Process Changes for Employers (2026) Salary by the 7th Rule: Payroll Process Changes for Employers (2025) Why Salary Delays Hurt More Than We Admit For many employees, salary day is not just a date on the calendar. It is…
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48 Hours Weekly Limit: Shift Planning, Overtime and Compliance Tips (2026)
48 Hours Weekly Limit: Shift Planning, Overtime and Compliance Tips (2026) 48 Hours Weekly Limit: Shift Planning, Overtime and Compliance Tips (2025) Introduction Managing employee working hours has become an important compliance priority for businesses in 2025. As organisations adopt flexible schedules, extended shifts, and…
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Labour Law Changes: What HR Must Update in 30/60/90 Days (Post-Codes 2026)
Labour Law Changes: What HR Must Update in 30/60/90 Days (Post-Codes 2026) Labour Law Changes: What HR Must Update in 30/60/90 Days (Post-Codes 2025) What changed (and why it matters) India’s four consolidated labour codes moved into implementation mode with key provisions notified effective 21…
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2-Day Full & Final Settlement: How to Prevent Delays and Complaints (2026)
2-Day Full & Final Settlement: How to Prevent Delays and Complaints (2026) 2-Day Full & Final Settlement: How to Prevent Delays and Complaints (2025) Introduction Employee exits have become a sensitive compliance area in 2025. What was once treated as an internal administrative process is…