Enhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...

Salaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...

The Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...

Budget 2026 brings no changes to tax slabs or deductions. However, new labor codes are set to be implemented. This will affect take-home sa...

A new labour code effective November 21, 2025, requires wages to be at least 50% of an employee's CTC. This change may increase overall sal...

Starting November 21, 2025, a revised Labour Code brings exciting tax-saving opportunities. With wages comprising 50% of the Cost to Compan...

A new Labour Code 2025 is set to redefine wages. Employers must now calculate 50% of total CTC for gratuity, pension, and social security. ...

New labor codes have sparked interest in gratuity rules, with fixed-term and contract workers now eligible after one year of service. This ...

Starting November 21, 2025, gratuity calculations are changing. Fixed-term employees can now receive gratuity after one year. Wages will in...

New Labour Codes are set to increase gratuity payouts for many employees by redefining 'wage' to include allowances exceeding 50% of total ...

Labour Code guidelines: India's new Labour Codes significantly reform social security, particularly gratuity provisions. Fixed-term and con...

The upcoming changes in labour legislation are poised to overhaul the way salaries are computed for employees. Many workers might find that...

The new Code on Wages mandates basic salary to be at least 50% of total CTC, increasing provident fund and gratuity contributions. While th...

Gratuity payment: Many employees who quit their jobs before five years of service think they cannot receive a gratuity. However, even if th...

Gratuity calculation in CTC: Gratuity is paid when an employee leaves the organisation after completing a minimum service period of five ye...

While the intention of the Code on Social Security is to increase the retiral benefits of the employee, this could impact the take-home sal...

An easy way to reduce tax liability is to cut basic pay and adjust it as perks. If you have a special allowance component, adjust it as a t...