Updated 2 September 2026 Fixed-Term Employees Under the New Labour Codes: Gratuity After 1 Year + Equal Benefits Explained Introduction However, fixed-term employment under the new Labour Codes gives contract staff the same benefits as permanent employees for the contract period — changing how employers…
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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Salary by the 7th Rule: Payroll Process Changes for Employers (2026)
Salary by the 7th Rule: Payroll Process Changes for Employers (2026) The “salary by the 7th” rule requires Indian employers to pay wages by the 7th of the following month for establishments with fewer than 1,000 employees, and by the 10th of the following month…
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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) Introduction However, the 48-hour weekly working limit shapes shift planning and overtime in India — the new Labour Codes standardise it. Employers must schedule and pay accordingly. Moreover, managing employee working hours has become…
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Labour Law Changes: What HR Must Update in 30/60/90 Days (Post-Codes 2026)
What changed (and why it matters) The Labour Codes change what HR must hold on file, not only what it pays. Contracts, wage structure, registers and returns all need review, and the work splits cleanly into a 30, 60 and 90 day sequence. India’s four…
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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) Introduction However, the 2-day full and final settlement rule requires employers to clear an exiting employee’s dues within two working days of their last day — a major compliance shift. Moreover. Employee exits…
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Overtime Laws in India (2026): Pay Rules & Cap
Updated 2 September 2026 Overtime Laws in India (2026): Overtime Pay Rules Under the New Labour Codes Introduction However, overtime laws in India cap working hours and set overtime pay — usually twice the ordinary rate. The new Labour Codes tighten how employers must track…
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POSH + New Labour Codes (2026): A Single Compliance Framework for Safer Workplaces
POSH + New Labour Codes (2026): A Single Compliance Framework for Safer Workplaces Introduction POSH compliance and the new Labour Codes now sit in one framework — employers must run an Internal Committee, prevent harassment. Meet the wider Code obligations together. However, HR teams in…
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Statutory Compliance Checklist for Indian Employers: EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF Guide (2026)
Statutory Compliance Checklist for Indian Employers: EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF Guide (2026) However, a statutory compliance checklist for Indian employers tracks every mandatory obligation — PF, ESIC, professional tax, LWF. Labour-law filings — so nothing is missed under the Codes now in force. Key TakeawayMoreover,…
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What are the Labour Codes 2020?
What are the Labour Codes 2020? However, India’s four Labour Codes consolidate 29 older laws into a single framework covering wages, social security, industrial relations. Workplace safety — now in force. Labour Codes 2020 Definition The Labour Codes 2020 refer to four comprehensive legislations passed…
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What is the Code on Wages?
What is the Code on Wages? The Code on Wages, 2019 unifies India’s wage laws — covering minimum wages, timely payment. Equal remuneration — into a single framework that now applies to all employees. Code on Wages Definition The Code on Wages, 2019 is one…