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…
🚫 Indian States & Union Territories Without Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory contribution by employers and employees in various Indian states to support worker-centric initiatives like housing, healthcare, and education. However, LWF applicability varies…
The Government of Meghalaya has established revised minimum wage rates to ensure fair compensation for workers across different skill levels. These rates are crucial not only for safeguarding workers’ rights, but also for guiding employers in maintaining compliance with labour…
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 Managing employee leave in India isn’t just about tallying days—it’s about designing a policy that’s both legally compliant and operationally fair. With complex state-specific rules, multiple leave categories, and evolving workforce expectations, HR teams need a smarter way…
In today’s competitive and fast-evolving business landscape, Indian employers are increasingly realizing that employee wellbeing isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategic necessity. Among the many benefits companies offer, Corporate Term Insurance stands out as a powerful tool to protect employees…
In Kerala, the levy of Professional Tax is governed by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, and enforced through the Kerala Panchayat Raj (Profession Tax) Rules, 1996. This tax is collected by local self-governments (Panchayats or Municipalities) and applies to…
Professional Tax (PT) is a common payroll deduction in many Indian states, collected by local governments as a revenue source. While PT is mandatory in places like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and West Bengal, not every state or union territory follows this…
Professional Tax in West Bengal is governed by the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979 and implemented through the corresponding Rules of 1979. This tax is levied by the state government on individuals earning…
Professional Tax in the state of Tripura is governed by The Tripura Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Act, 1997 and implemented through the Tripura Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Rules, 1998. This tax is applicable to salaried individuals,…
Professional Tax in Telangana is regulated by the Telangana Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987, and enforced through the Telangana Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment Rules, 1987. This tax is a statutory requirement for individuals…
Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu is governed by The Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 1998, and operationalized through The Tamil Nadu Professional Tax Rules, 1999. It is a state-imposed tax on income derived from professions, trades, callings, and…