Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South KoreaSamsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory...
27 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM 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
20 countries with the worst work-life balance in 2025: Long hours, low benefits, and rising stress levelsThis report shows countries with poor work-life balance in 2025. It explains how long work hours, low leave, and weak benefits affect peopl...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.46 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
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
New tax breaks, smaller refunds? Why some filers aren’t seeing more moneyNew tax breaks in 2025 are not giving bigger refunds to everyone. Income limits reduce benefits for overtime, tips, seniors, and car loan i...
08 Apr, 2026, 09.50 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
IRS adds Schedule 1-A form for 2025, miss it and you could lose tax breaksSchedule 1-A is a new tax form for 2025 that many people must file to get extra tax benefits. It includes deductions for overtime, tips, ca...
20 Mar, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
You might be missing out on tax-free overtime in 2025 — here’s the catchThe 2025 overtime tax deduction sounds like tax-free money but comes with strict rules. Not all overtime pay qualifies, and many workers ma...
18 Mar, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Tax season insight: Why workers may benefit more from paychecks than investmentsNew tax changes in the United States may help workers save more money during the 2025 tax season. Deductions on overtime pay, tips, and a h...
12 Mar, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Will your 2026 tax refund change under new tax brackets as the IRS starts accepting 2025 returns January 26 nationwide?New tax brackets 2026: The IRS 2026 tax season is expected to be one of the most unusual in years. The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax re...
08 Jan, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Up to $25,000, tax-free: A little-known IRS rule is creating a rare cash opportunity for AmericansAmericans could miss up to $25,000 in tax-free tips and overtime deductions under new IRS rules. Only voluntary tips and the premium portio...
22 Dec, 2025, 11.30 PM IST
What is no tax on overtime deduction and where it is not applicable? Trump overtime tax rule and state restrictions explained. Here's when it starts, how it worksWhat is no tax on overtime deduction and where it is not applicable is a key policy question after the Trump administration approved a fede...
18 Nov, 2025, 02.55 AM IST
IRS unveils new form letting workers claim tax deductions on their tipsIRS tax breaks for workers are here. Millions can now keep more of their tips and overtime pay. New deductions for 2025–2028 make it easier...
04 Oct, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
Cognizant to pay $5.7 million in class-action suitDebi Mishra filed the original complaint on August 25, 2017. About a year later, the parties participated in a full day of private mediatio...
03 Jun, 2020, 10.27 AM IST