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
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
From ₹40 Lakh Pay to Rapido Driver: Techie who bought ₹1.4 cr flat 2 year ago now struggles to pay ₹95k home loan EMI after layoffA former techie, once earning ₹40 lakh per annum salary, now drives a bike taxi to manage a ₹95,000 monthly home loan EMI after losing his ...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Laid off by Oracle? Here’s how to calculate your severance pay and legal entitlementsIn India, many employees who laid-off by their respective companies remain unaware of their legal rights. The article clarifies notice peri...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM 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
Oracle layoffs affected US employees severance package and benefits explained after global job cuts: US labour laws and severance rulesOracle layoffs affected US employees severance package and benefits have become a major topic after reports confirmed global job cuts. Thou...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.39 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
20 years of govt job doesn't guarantee pension: Legal heirs get gratuity but no family pension after a legal fight in SC due to this reasonThe Supreme Court has made a pivotal judgment regarding employee entitlements that has caught public attention. An employee of the governme...
18 Dec, 2025, 07.50 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
Gratuity rules decoded: Is gratuity part of your CTC? See what latest labour code guidelines sayNew Labour Codes are set to increase gratuity payouts for many employees by redefining 'wage' to include allowances exceeding 50% of total ...
27 Nov, 2025, 09.16 AM IST
New Gratuity Rules 2025: 4 things salaried employees must know about updated Labour Code guidelinesLabour Code guidelines: India's new Labour Codes significantly reform social security, particularly gratuity provisions. Fixed-term and con...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.39 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
7th Pay Commission news: Gratuity limit now hiked for central government employees after Dearness Allowance (DA) touches 50%DA hike impact: The Center's decision to increase its employees' dearness allowance by 4% to 50% has resulted in significant revisions to o...
31 May, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
What are the gratuity payment rules?There are certain rules that make an employee eligible to receive gratuity before the age of retirement/superannuation or resignation of an...
09 May, 2022, 12.55 PM IST
How to calculate taxable portion of gratuityCurrently, maximum tax-exempt gratuity is Rs 10 lakh. The government has tabled the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to raise the...
20 Dec, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
- Bonanza for employees receiving gratuity
Any death-cum-retirement gratuity received by an employee in accordance with the prescribed scheme/rules, is not taxable. Investing in MIP,...
03 Jun, 2010, 06.47 AM IST