Statutory basics

India HR Compliance

Sourced explainers on EPF, ESI, professional tax, TDS on salary, gratuity, state leave laws, the Labour Codes and the DPDP Rules — each with an as-of date and official links.

9 practical field guides · reviewed 8 October 2026

Field guide 01 9 min read

India Statutory HR Compliance Checklist for Growing Employers (2026)

Which statutory obligations an Indian employer typically meets as headcount grows — PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS on salary, gratuity, leave, POSH and the Labour Codes — with official sources.

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Field guide 02 8 min read

EPF for Employers in India: Coverage, Contributions and Deadlines

When EPF applies, how the 12% contributions split between EPF, EPS and EDLI, what the ₹15,000 wage ceiling does, and when ECR returns are due — sourced to EPFO.

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Field guide 03 7 min read

ESI for Employers in India: Who Is Covered and What You Pay

ESI coverage thresholds, the ₹21,000 wage ceiling, the 3.25% / 0.75% contribution split, contribution periods and monthly deadlines — sourced to ESIC.

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Field guide 04 6 min read

Professional Tax in India: How It Works for Employers, State by State

Professional tax is a state levy capped at ₹2,500 a year. Which states charge it, how employers register, deduct and file, and why remote staff complicate it.

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Field guide 05 8 min read

TDS on Salary in India: An Employer Guide Under the Income-tax Act, 2025

How employers deduct tax from salary, the new-versus-old regime choice, deposit deadlines, and what changed when the Income-tax Act, 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026.

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Field guide 06 7 min read

Gratuity in India After the Labour Codes: Eligibility and Calculation

Who qualifies for gratuity, the 15/26 formula, the ₹20 lakh ceiling, the one-year rule for fixed-term employees, and the 50% wage definition under the Labour Codes.

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Field guide 07 7 min read

Leave Laws in India: Shops & Establishments Acts and Central Rules

Why leave entitlements in India depend on the state, what central law adds (maternity, OSH Code leave), and how to build a leave policy that works across states.

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Field guide 08 8 min read

India's Labour Codes in 2026: What Is in Force and What Employers Should Check

The four Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025. What they consolidate, the changes that matter most to HR and payroll, and why rules still need watching.

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Field guide 09 7 min read

DPDP Rules 2025: The Timeline HR Teams Need for Employee Data

The DPDP Rules were notified in November 2025 with obligations phased to May 2027. What applies when, what it means for HR and monitoring data, and what to prepare now.

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