Oct 06, 2026
Maternity Leave Rules in India: 26 Weeks, 80 Days, and What Employers Owe
Maternity leave in India now runs under Chapter VI of the Code on Social Security: 80 days of work to qualify, up to 26...
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Tag: Labour Codes 2025
Sep 28, 2026
Gratuity Calculation in India (2026): Formula, Eligibility & the New Wage Rule
Most payroll teams still calculate gratuity on basic salary alone. Since the labour codes took effect, that undercounts...
Sep 23, 2026
The Real Cost of an Employee in India Isn't the CTC You Quoted
A ₹6 lakh CTC employee can cost a company noticeably more than that number once EDLI, gratuity accrual, and the real too...
Sep 21, 2026
Appointment Letters Are Now Mandatory in India — Most SMBs Aren't Compliant Yet
Since 21 November 2025, every employer in India must issue a formal appointment letter to every employee. Here's what ch...
Sep 20, 2026
India's 4 New Labour Codes: What Actually Changed for Payroll in 2026
The four Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025 and quietly rewrote gratuity, bonus, overtime, and settlement rule...