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
US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising ...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM 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
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Social Security is getting a $100,000 cap, and millions of Americans need to know this right now - are you affected?A Social Security benefits cap is gaining urgency as new data warns the trust fund could be depleted by 2032. This $100,000 Social Security...
06 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Hike in minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 under consideration by EPFO: Know who will benefit and how?EPFO members' long wait for a higher minimum monthly pension under EPS-95 may soon end. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is reportedly...
01 May, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM 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
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
Govt revisits plan to raise wage cap for PF coverageThe government is considering a significant increase in the provident fund wage ceiling. Current limits may rise to ₹25,000 or ₹30,000 mont...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Noida protest: Minimum wage hikes may push workers out of EPFO net, say expertsMinimum wage hikes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are impacting Provident Fund coverage. Workers earning above Rs 15,000 may now opt out of m...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM 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
EPFO wage ceiling hike 2026: Will government raise EPF wage limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000?The government is looking at raising the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This move aims to bring more w...
29 Jan, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Centre likely to raise wage threshold for EPFO's flagship retirement saving schemeThis will increase the mandatory contribution by both employees and employers, helping workers save more for their retirement. The increase...
24 Nov, 2022, 12.46 PM IST
EPFO likely to hike monthly wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 on December 19The move can bring in 50 lakh more formal sector workers into the social security net of EPFO in addition to its existing subscriber base o...
12 Dec, 2016, 09.58 PM IST
EPFO asks staff to take steps to enforce minimum pension, wage capThe staff has also been asked to take steps for providing minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 under its schemes.
23 Jul, 2014, 04.08 PM IST
EPFO asks field staff to gear up for implementing new wage capEPFO has asked its field staff to arrange meeting with companies to apprise them about the intent of the government's decision to raise wag...
15 Jul, 2014, 08.10 PM IST