Top 10 HR Regulations Every Employer Should Know Introduction However, HR regulations in India span wages, working hours, social security and safety, and the new Labour Codes have reshaped several of them. This guide covers the top rules every employer should know. In addition. Running…
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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5 Warning Signs Your HR Compliance Might Be Outdated
5 Warning Signs Your HR Compliance Might Be Outdated Introduction If your policies still reference old thresholds or you are unsure about the new Labour Codes. Your HR compliance may be outdated. These five warning signs show where employers most often fall behind. However, when…
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What Compliance Reports Should HR Generate Every Month?
What Compliance Reports Should HR Generate Every Month? Introduction Every month, HR should generate a set of compliance reports: PF, ESIC, PT and payroll registers among them, to prove statutory obligations are met and to catch gaps before they become penalties. Let’s face it, HR…
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These 7 Employee Benefits Are Required by Law: Are You Offering Them?
These 7 Employee Benefits Are Required by Law: Are You Offering Them? Introduction Some employee benefits are not optional. They are required by law. From PF and ESIC to gratuity and paid leave, this guide covers the statutory benefits every Indian employer must provide. In…
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HR Compliance Checklist for IT Startups in India
An HR compliance checklist keeps IT startups on top of registrations, payroll deductions and labour-law filings from day one. This guide lays out exactly what to track. HR compliance for IT startups is one of the easiest things to postpone and one of the most…
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What is Statutory Compliance in HR? A 2026 Guide for Indian Employers
What is Statutory Compliance in HR? A 2026 Guide for Indian Employers Statutory compliance in HR means meeting every obligation Indian law places on you as an employer: correct deductions, contributions paid on time, registers maintained and returns filed. It is not one task. It…
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Statutory Compliance vs. Labour Law Compliance: What’s the Difference?
Statutory Compliance vs. Labour Law Compliance: What’s the Difference? Statutory compliance covers all central and state laws Indian employers must follow — tax, social security, and welfare (EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity). Labour law compliance is the subset dealing specifically with the employer-employee relationship…
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HR Statutory Compliance Checklist for 2026
HR Statutory Compliance Checklist for 2025-2026 The HR statutory compliance checklist for Indian employers in 2025-2026 covers: Provident Fund (EPF Act, 1952), Employee State Insurance (ESI Act, 1948), Professional Tax (state-wise), TDS on Salaries (Income Tax Act, 1961), Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972), Bonus…
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How to Ensure Statutory Compliance During Expansion to New States or Cities
How to Ensure Statutory Compliance During Expansion to New States or Cities Introduction Ensuring statutory compliance when expanding to new states or cities means registering, meeting state-specific rules and filing correctly, before your first hire in each location. However, expanding into a new state or…
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Salary Structure for PF, ESI & Labour Codes Compliance
Updated 2 September 2026 How to Structure Employee Salaries to Stay Compliant with PF, ESI & Labour CodesQuick answer: Build salaries so that basic pay plus DA is at least 50% of total pay, because the Labour Codes count any excess allowances as wages. PF…