Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Returning from the UK? What to know before transferring your pensionThousands of Indian professionals returning from the UK often leave their pension untouched, facing risks due to misunderstandings of HMRC ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Made less than Rs 1.25 lakh LTCG from equities this year, do you need to file ITR?Even if your long-term capital gains from stocks are under Rs 1.25 lakh, you must still file your Income Tax Return for AY 2026-27. While t...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Do you lose your interest and deposit if you have multiple PPF accounts? Here's what the rules sayDiscovering you have two Public Provident Fund accounts can be a common oversight, but it's crucial to address. Indian regulations strictly...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Unfair appraisal? 5 tests courts use to detect bias against employeesSuspect unfair appraisal in the private sector? Indian courts examine five key tests to detect bias. They first establish a comparable empl...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
NRI Talk| Equities at 45%, gold at 10-12%: Shiv Gupta of Sanctum Wealth's ideal India portfolio for NRIsDespite recent flat equity returns and rupee depreciation, India's long-term growth story remains robust, according to Sanctum Wealth's Shi...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Parents' support to wife doesn't relieve husband of maintenance duty: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance to his wife simply because her parents offer financial help. The ...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Foreign income and overseas assets? Avoid these 7 costly disclosure mistakesReturning Indians face new tax filing complexities. Foreign retirement accounts now necessitate the more detailed ITR-2, moving away from t...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
What is Australia’s Age Pension? Important things Aussies at 55 should know before retirement - Check Eligibility, Maximum Amount and MoreAustralia's Age Pension offers vital support for retirees, with eligibility hinging on age (currently 67), residency, and financial assessm...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
RBI says no to special exposure relaxations for state NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has firmly rejected requests for special exemptions from concentration norms for government-owned NBFCs, emphasiz...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
RBI tightens rules on recovery of excess pension paymentsGovernment pensioners will now have stronger protection against unexpected deductions from their accounts. The Reserve Bank of India has ma...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Kerala to review pension rolls, reiterates Rs 3,000 pension promiseKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced a comprehensive review of welfare pension beneficiaries to eliminate ineligible recipients an...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST