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India’s new labour codes: Govt eyes April 1 rollout to align with financial year; PF, gratuity cost impact in focus

Representative image (AI-generated) The ministry of labour and employment is considering making the four Labour Codes effective from April 1 to align their rollout with companies’ financial year. The move is aimed at easing the impact of higher provident fund and gratuity costs arising from changes in salary structures under the new framework.According to officials…

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Gratuity calculation & definition of wages: What new labour codes mean for employees & organisations? Salary & benefits rules explained

Organizations should do a comprehensive review across HR, finance, payroll and legal functions. (AI image) New Labour Codes explained: After rolling out our new labour codes in last November 2025, the government has now published the draft rules, inviting public feedback within stipulated timelines up to February 14, 2026, and January 30, 2026 for the…

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New Labour codes: Draft rules pre-published – how will your salary, wages, gratuity, allowances be calculated? FAQs released

Apart from the draft rules, the government has also published a list of FAQs on what the new labour codes mean, definition of wages, gratuity calculation etc. (AI image) New Labour Codes: The Ministry of Labour has pre-published draft rules under new labour codes on Wednesday. These draft rules are open for public consultation, and…

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New labour codes: Does your salary & wage definition, PF contribution, ESI, gratuity payout & bonus change? Explained

Some of the key provisions of the new labour codes include minimum wages, gratuity payout for fixed term employees after a year of service. (AI image) New labour codes decoded: The government has introduced new labour codes that have wide-ranging implications for your salary structure, provident fund contributions, bonus payout, ESI benefits, gratuity payout and…

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New gratuity rules explained: How new labour codes will increase payout at various salary levels – check calculations

One major change under the new labour codes is the eligibility criteria for gratuity. (AI image) New labour codes 2025 explained: The new labour codes, effective November 21, 2025, have wide reaching implications for both employees and employers. Your salary, both take home and the Cost To Company (CTC), gratuity, provident fund will most likely…

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What do new labour codes mean for employees & employers? From minimum wages, gratuity benefits to appointment letters & layoff rules – top things to know

The new codes aim to increase women’s employment opportunities, ensure worker safety, extend social security benefits to gig workers. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has introduced what experts are calling a significant reform in labour laws by implementing four comprehensive labour codes from November 21, 2025. The new labour codes impact both…

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Explained: How new labour laws could hit your take-home salary, increase your provident fund & gratuity contributions

Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for…

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Labour rules revamped! From gratuity to equal wages, what all do new codes cover and who’ll benefit? All you need to know

The central government has notified a wide set of labour reforms under India’s four Labour Codes, bringing changes for fixed-term employees, women, gig workers, MSME staff and contract workers. The notification was issued on Friday. The four codes—Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health…

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Retired employee wrongly claimed Rs. 20 lakh gratuity exemption — Income Tax Dept imposed penalty, but ITAT ruled in her favour

The Cochin Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s analysis centres on the taxpayer’s disclosure compliance. (AI image) While filing your income tax return and claiming tax exemptions, it is important to be aware of the limits and applicability. In one such case where the taxpayer was mistaken about the amount of tax exemption available to her for…

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