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EMPLOYERS SWAP WAGE RAISES FOR HEALTH PERKS
Skip the raise? Some employers are boosting health benefits instead to save on payroll taxes in 2026, and workers are taking notice nowPayroll taxes make wage increases expensive for small businesses. To cut tax overhead in 2026, many employers are expanding health coverage...- Business owners, check this now: Group health premiums are fully deductible in 2026, and many owners still overlook these savings todayBusiness owners reviewing 2026 taxes shouldn't overlook employee health benefits. Group health insurance premiums are fully deductible, whi...
- Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per centThe Centre has introduced 375 new permissible works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The categories inclu...
- EPS pension eligibility: Is EPS membership mandatory for you if your wages are Rs 25,000+? Check statusThe government has raised the wage limit for the Employees' Provident Fund from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This adjustment mandates th...
- Variable dearness allowance hike from October 1: Check revised minimum wages for workers across categoriesVariable dearness allowance: The government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance affecting various sectors including ag...
- EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
- Higher EPF wage ceiling expands social security for millions; but EPS legacy issues need to be fixedThe recent adjustment to the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling significantly widens eligibility for benefits, raising the contribution...
- Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
- EPS pension benefit: Basic salary up to Rs 25,000 but no employer EPS contribution? Here’s where to complainEmployees participating in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) should verify that their employers are making necessary contributions. Shoul...
- US H-1B lottery changes from October 1: What Indian workers should know about new wage-based selection systemStarting October 1, 2026, the US will implement a new H-1B visa selection method based on higher wages. This new system will give more entr...
- Employers face compliance hurdles as states delay notification of Labour Code rulesTen states and union territories have formally adopted some Labour Codes, creating compliance challenges for companies. Major industrial st...
- EPS pension: Basic pay above Rs 25,000? Why you may not qualify for EPS membershipThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has introduced updated guidelines concerning EPS membership for workers. Employers are obligated...
- Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoptionMajor industrial states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana and Punjab are taking longer than expected to noti...
- US private job growth picks up sharply in September: ADP dataUS private sector hiring experienced a significant rebound in September, with employers adding 90,000 jobs, up from 38,000 in August. This ...
- EPF & EPS rules under new wage ceiling: Earning Rs 20,000 and not EPS member? Know how your employer’s PF contribution will change from October 2026Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 will see changes in their EPF contributions due to mandatory EPS membership. Employer contributions will ...
- EPF vs EPS vs EDLI: Earning Rs 10,000–Rs 35,000? Government reveals employee & employer’s monthly contributions from October 2026The Ministry of Labour and Employment raised the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This change will enfor...
- How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution mathThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shif...
- Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
- EPF wage ceiling history: How ₹300 became ₹25,000 and what it means for your salaryThe wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund has officially increased to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026. This much-needed re...
- How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
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