Overtime Pay in India: Factories Act vs Shops & Establishments, With the Math
When 2x overtime applies in India, how to convert monthly salary to an hourly OT rate, hour ceilings, and who…
HR & Payroll Insights for Growing Businesses
Practical guides on compliance, payroll, and running HR without an HR department.
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Leave Encashment Tax: The ₹25 Lakh Limit and the Four-Way Minimum, Worked Through
How leave encashment is taxed under Section 10(10AA): the ₹25 lakh limit, the four-way minimum formula, and worked examples for…
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EPF Withdrawal Rules: When It’s Taxable, When TDS Applies, and Why Transfer Usually Wins
When PF withdrawal is tax-free, when TDS under 194A applies, the 5-year rule, Form 15G, partial withdrawal limits – and…
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ESI Eligibility in 2026: The ₹21,000 Ceiling, Contribution Periods, and the Mid-Year Salary Trap
Who is covered by ESI, what happens when salary crosses ₹21,000 mid-year, and how contribution periods work – with worked…
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eNPS Benchmarks 2026: What Score Is Actually Good (and How to Run the Survey)
What eNPS score is actually good, benchmarks by industry, and how to run the survey properly – the anonymity threshold,…
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How to Structure a ₹6 LPA CTC: A Component-by-Component Template
Short answer: for a ₹6,00,000 CTC, a clean, compliant structure is Basic 45-50% of gross, HRA at 40-50% of Basic,…