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Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
The Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labour cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective 22 May 2026.
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Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
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What is India’s New Model Standing Orders 2026? Top 10 Must-Know Compliance Updates for HR
Master the Model Standing Orders 2026 with our top 10 HR mandates—from digital recordkeeping and 48-hour wage settlements to fixed-term employment parity.
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Labor Reform 2026: Understanding India’s New Industrial Relations (Central) Rules
India notifies the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026. Learn about mandatory grievance redressal committees, worker reskilling fund contributions, and the shift to digital dispute resolution for central sector businesses.
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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 Labour Codes. Calculate the 50 per cent wage threshold, standardise employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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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 Labour Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.
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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.
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Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act 2026
The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act 2026, formally notified on 27 February 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labour compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.