A regular series on Indian labour law, hiring, compliance and HR systems, for founders, MSME owners and HR professionals.
8 November 2026
EPFO-registered employers can earn up to ₹3,000 a month for each additional employee hired before 31 July 2027. Here is who qualifies, how much you get, and how to plan your hiring.
Read the article →30 October 2026
ESIC has extended its New Amnesty Scheme 2025 to 31 December 2026, and EPFO's VISHWAS 2026 scheme lets employers settle old PF damages disputes at reduced rates until late December. Two windows worth using before the year ends.
Read the article →8 October 2026
The Central Government has notified the bonus wage limits under the Code on Wages: employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month are eligible, and bonus is calculated on ₹7,000 or the minimum wage, whichever is higher. A simple guide for the festive season.
Read the article →22 September 2026
The EPF wage ceiling has risen from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective 17 September 2026. Here is who is now covered, what it costs, and the payroll steps employers should take.
Read the article →14 September 2026
The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 came into force on 4 September 2026. Registration no longer needs renewal, service certificates are due within 7 days, and employers can no longer keep employees' original documents.
Read the article →28 August 2026
Karnataka has directed districts to ensure every organisation with 10+ employees has an Internal Committee registered on the SHE-Box portal, and the Bombay High Court has ruled that employers cannot set up their own POSH appellate authority. What both mean for you.
Read the article →24 August 2026
EPFO's one-time Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 lets employers enrol staff left out of PF between 2009 and 2026, with the employee share waived where it was not deducted. Here is who qualifies and what to do before 31 October 2026.
Read the article →July 2026
Ten common startup HR mistakes, each with a simple fix — predictable and preventable.
Read the article →July 2026
A common small-business question answered: what the law expects, and what an appointment letter should contain.
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