Other Briefings
2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
Remote Work in India: Legal Framework, Employee Rights, and Compliance Guide for Employers
Navigate WFH and remote work compliance in India under the new 2026 Labor Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.
Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
Rethinking Payroll Under India’s Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance
India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.
Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes
India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance
