This category highlights important notifications related to HR, payroll, and statutory compliance in India. Covering updates from government bodies, regulatory changes, circulars, and deadline alerts, these posts help HR professionals and employers stay informed and compliant. Whether it’s revisions in PF, ESI, gratuity, labor codes, or tax regulations, each notification is curated to support timely decision-making and operational accuracy across organizations.
Introduction In a significant compliance update, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a directive requiring all employers covered under the EPF & MP Act, 1952 to publicly display Form 5A—both at the workplace and on the company website.…
Introduction The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a major compliance update: the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, effective from the September 2025 payroll cycle. This update is more than a cosmetic change—it’s a structural overhaul of how employers…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a game-changing update to the Universal Account Number (UAN) generation process. Starting 1st August 2025, employees can now generate their UAN using Face Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG App, making the…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a crucial clarification regarding the application of higher TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) rates when a Permanent Account Number (PAN) becomes inoperative due to non-linking…
📢 Introduction: What Is SPREE? The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has rolled out a landmark initiative called SPREE—Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers This scheme, effective from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, is a game-changing opportunity for…
Attention HR professionals, payroll teams, and compliance experts! EPFO has just rolled out a game-changing update that simplifies legacy PF reconciliation and removes a major hurdle for organizations dealing with past PF dues. Circular Date: 25.04.2025Key Update: EPFO now allows…
The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) contribution rates for Haryana have been revised, with the new rates taking effect from January 2025. This change will impact both employees and employers, requiring necessary payroll adjustments to ensure compliance with the updated contribution…
With the introduction of the New Income Tax Bill 2025, India is gearing up for a major overhaul in its tax framework. This bill is aimed at simplifying the tax structure, improving compliance, and reducing legal disputes. Let’s dive into…
On October 10, 2024, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced updated guidelines to strengthen the security and compliance framework for Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and E-Sign requests submitted by employers. Reason for the Update Following directives from the Central…
We have an important update for all employees regarding the revision of the Professional Tax (PT) slab by the Greater Chennai Corporation, effective October 2024. This change will impact the half-yearly period from October 2024 to March 2025. Here’s a…
The Government of Karnataka has announced a significant revision in the Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) contribution rates, effective from January 1, 2025. This notification aims to enhance the welfare measures for employees and is expected to impact both employees and…
As of January 12, 2025, the minimum wages in Meghalaya have been updated to ensure fair compensation for various categories of workers. Additionally, the Government of Meghalaya has released a draft notification for the Code on Wages Meghalaya Rules, 2024,…