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  July 11, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  India’s Employment Visa Procedures

  Employment visas are an annual headache for foreign businesses and businesspeople in India. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide to the current process of obtaining an employment visa in India.
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  June 1, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Due Process in Terminating an Employee in India

  Foreign companies with a firm grasp of HR procedures in their home country may find that their established practices have little bearing in India. In this article, we cover the legal compliance provisions and termination procedures in India.
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  May 15, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Payroll Processing and Compliance in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

  Businesses in India have to contend with a multitude of employment laws and regulations. This issue of India Briefing Magazine informs readers about the most updated calculation of payroll and gratuity in India, social security laws, and the benefits of outsourcing payroll processing.
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  May 4, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Introduction to the Social Security System in India

  India’s social security system provides benefits to employees working in factories or establishments that meet minimum eligibility requirements. This article discusses five categories of social insurance in India, along with their coverage, contribution rates, and supporting laws.
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  April 4, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Navigating HR Due Diligence in India

  India offers exciting growth prospects as a rapidly developing emerging market with a large workforce. This article focuses on the conduct of pre-investment human resource due diligence checks, which are vital to secure foreign investors against possible operational, reputational, and financial risks.
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  March 23, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Working as an Expat in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

  India is the second most favored destination for expatriates that want to work in emerging markets. In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we look at India’s living and working environment, HR and payroll laws, and the taxation norms as applicable to foreign nationals.
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  February 22, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  ESI (Central) Amendment Rules, 2017 Expands Maternity Health Benefits

  Government of India doubles maternity leave for women workers in industries – who are adopting a baby or taking possession of their baby from a surrogate mother – through amendments to the ESI scheme. This article discusses the changes and what they mean for female labor security in India.
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  January 30, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  India’s Public Holidays in 2017

  Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule, explains its rationale, and suggests best practices for managing public holidays at your business.