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...
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Tag: Labour Codes 2025
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...