Retired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and...

The Centre has announced significant support for families affected by the Vizag Steel Plant accident. Ex gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh ...

ITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exe...

India's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...

Young earners today face a stark reality. Unlike their parents, they likely won't have pensions. With longer life expectancies, saving for ...

New labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...

Appraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...

The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...

Salaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...

Tata Motors recently offered a voluntary retirement scheme to its employees. This initiative was a response to demands from worker unions. ...

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

The Supreme Court has raised questions regarding the payment of dues owed to former employees of Jet Airways by the Jalan-Kalrock consortiu...

Here is a look at what the law states about, who can be nominated in case of gratuity, how the nomination must be made and when a nominee w...

Dilip Lakhani, Senior Chartered Accountant, answers queries from our readers on income tax and other levies.

Private sector workers need not stay on in their jobs for fear of losing gratuity benefits and working women can look forward to six months...