October 29,2026

Fixed-Term vs Permanent Employees – Documentation Differences under Industrial Relations Code 2026

The debate on fixed-term vs permanent employees has become a boardroom priority for companies hiring in India. Whether you run a startup in Jaipur, a factory in Rajasthan or an overseas company entering the Indian market, the way you paper each worker now decides your legal risk. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020, one of four … Continue reading “Fixed-Term vs Permanent Employees – Documentation Differences under Industrial Relations Code 2026”

October 22,2026

Nearly Two Dozen Employer Duties under Labour Codes – Full Compliance Roadmap for Businesses 2026

Labour Codes employer duties now shape every payroll cycle, contract and workplace policy in India. The four Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025. Central Rules followed on 8 May 2026, and States are still finalising their own rules. For a manufacturer in Sitapura, a startup in Mansarovar or a foreign company hiring in … Continue reading “Nearly Two Dozen Employer Duties under Labour Codes – Full Compliance Roadmap for Businesses 2026”

October 21,2026

How to Recover Additional Employee PF Share in October Payroll After Wage Ceiling Hike 2026

If you need to recover additional employee PF share in October payroll, the rules changed on 17 September 2026. The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued Notification S.O. 5109(E), raising the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. Employers in Jaipur and across Rajasthan, and global companies with Indian staff, must now recalculate … Continue reading “How to Recover Additional Employee PF Share in October Payroll After Wage Ceiling Hike 2026”

October 20,2026

Leave Entitlement of One Day for Every 20 Days Worked – Calculation and Encashment Rules 2026

Leave entitlement of one day for every 20 days worked is the core earned-leave rule that shapes salary planning, HR policy and exit settlements across India. Whether you run a factory in Jaipur, manage an Indian subsidiary of a global company, or work in Rajasthan’s growing industrial belt, you need to know how this leave … Continue reading “Leave Entitlement of One Day for Every 20 Days Worked – Calculation and Encashment Rules 2026”

October 20,2026

How to Challenge Incorrect PF Demand After Wage Ceiling Revision – Practical Remedies 2026

Many employers now need to challenge incorrect PF demand notices after the latest wage ceiling revision. The Government raised the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective 17 September 2026. This superseded the earlier notification of 29 May 2026, which had retained ₹15,000. The change has caused confusion about which ceiling applies … Continue reading “How to Challenge Incorrect PF Demand After Wage Ceiling Revision – Practical Remedies 2026”

October 19,2026

How Women Employees’ Night Shift Consent and Safety Requirements Work Under Labour Codes 2026

Women night shift consent is now a central compliance topic for every employer in India. Whether you run a BPO in Mansarovar, a factory in Bhiwadi or an Indian unit of a global company, the rules changed. As a law firm in Jaipur, we advise Indian and foreign employers on this daily. Old blanket bans … Continue reading “How Women Employees’ Night Shift Consent and Safety Requirements Work Under Labour Codes 2026”

October 19,2026

Annual Health Check-up Mandatory for Workers Above 40 – Employer Obligations Under New Codes 2026

Every employer in India now needs a clear plan for the annual health check-up above 40 requirement. It comes from the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code), which took effect with India’s four Labour Codes in November 2025. Whether you run a factory in Jaipur, an IT office in Bengaluru, or … Continue reading “Annual Health Check-up Mandatory for Workers Above 40 – Employer Obligations Under New Codes 2026”

October 14,2026

October 2026 Payroll Changes After EPF Wage Ceiling Increased to ₹25,000 – Employer Checklist Best Guide

The EPF wage ceiling ₹25,000 is now law, and every employer in India must update payroll before the October 2026 cycle closes. Whether you run a factory in Jaipur, a startup in Dehradun, or an Indian subsidiary of a foreign company, this change affects your cost, your compliance and your people. Our team at Khanna … Continue reading “October 2026 Payroll Changes After EPF Wage Ceiling Increased to ₹25,000 – Employer Checklist Best Guide”

October 13,2026

VISHWAS 2026 Scheme – Step-by-Step Process to Settle Pending EPF Damages at Reduced Rates (Best Guide)

The VISHWAS 2026 scheme is a one-time EPFO settlement window. It lets employers close old provident fund damages disputes at far lower rates. Indian companies, startups and foreign-owned entities with Indian operations can all benefit if they act in time. At Khanna & Associates, a law firm in Jaipur serving clients across Rajasthan and abroad, … Continue reading “VISHWAS 2026 Scheme – Step-by-Step Process to Settle Pending EPF Damages at Reduced Rates (Best Guide)”

October 13,2026

How to Enrol Missed Employees Under Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 Before 31 October Deadline: Best Guide

The Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 closes on 31 October 2026. For employers who left eligible staff outside Provident Fund coverage, this is a one-time chance to fix the gap at a lump-sum damages charge of ₹100. Whether you run a factory in Jaipur, a startup in Rajasthan, or an Indian entity owned by a foreign … Continue reading “How to Enrol Missed Employees Under Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 Before 31 October Deadline: Best Guide”