Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Tata Motors rolls out VRS after union push; around 300 employees opt inTata Motors recently offered a voluntary retirement scheme to its employees. This initiative was a response to demands from worker unions. ...
08 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Lost job for misconduct? PSU bank employees may still be eligible for pension; check Bipartite Settlement and eligibility rulesPublic sector bank employees dismissed for misconduct can still receive their pension. This is due to Bipartite Settlement rules that allow...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Got salary arrears after resigning? Use Form 39 to avoid higher tax in 2026–27Resigning from a job in FY 2025-26 and receiving salary arrears in FY 2026-27 can lead to a higher tax liability. To avoid this, taxpayers ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Are tips tax-free now in the US? IRS announces deduction for tip workers - but there’s a catch; Eligibility rules and deduction limits explainedThe 'no tax on tips' rule made headlines across the US, raising hopes among service workers of major tax relief. But the policy is not as s...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
IRS no tax on tips 2026: Can you really deduct up to $25,000, who qualifies, and how much tax can you save?IRS no tax on tips 2026 is trending fast. Up to $25,000 deduction is now possible. That is real money saved. This rule applies to tax years...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Up to Rs 1.80 lakh/month salary for consultant’s role in 8th CPC; age limit and who can apply8th Pay Commission: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is actively recruiting consultants on a contractual basis to bolster its research and...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Oracle layoffs 2026 severance package: How much will the US tech firm pay to laid off workers in India and US as compensation?Oracle has initiated significant job cuts, impacting 30,000 employees worldwide. India sees 12,000 roles terminated. Severance packages are...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Overtime, gratuity, leave rules, 50% wage rule and salary components decoded in new Labour CodesNew Labour Law Salary Structure: Effective November 21, 2025, redefine "wages," impacting overtime, gratuity, and retirement benefits. The ...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
New gratuity rules decoded: Are permanent employees also eligible for gratuity after 1 year of service under new labour code?New labor codes have sparked interest in gratuity rules, with fixed-term and contract workers now eligible after one year of service. This ...
03 Dec, 2025, 09.54 PM IST
Latest gratuity rules for NPS subscribers: Central govt describes eligibility criteria for employee resigning from their jobCentral government employees under the National Pension System (NPS) now have clarified eligibility for gratuity and death gratuity. Gratui...
17 Nov, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Gratuity payment: Quitting your job before 5 years? You can still get gratuity; know howGratuity payment: Many employees who quit their jobs before five years of service think they cannot receive a gratuity. However, even if th...
19 Mar, 2025, 06.45 PM IST