Practical guides on PF, ESI, labour codes, TDS, appraisals, expense claims and HR policies, written by the team that runs payroll and compliance for our clients every month.
From 17 September 2026 the mandatory EPF wage ceiling went from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. Who is newly covered, how contributions change, the split September payroll and a checklist for your next ECR.
What is tax-free under the Income-tax Act, 2025, the new ₹200 meal limit, GST credit on staff expenses and a 5-step claim workflow.
An editable travel and expense policy with grade-wise limits, per diem, GST invoice rules, approvals, advances and claim deadlines.
KRA vs KPI, how to set targets and weightage, examples for 12 common roles and a free editable performance appraisal form.
The April-to-March appraisal calendar, a 5-point rating scale, calibration, and turning ratings into increments and arrears.
What goes into F&F, which dues have longer deadlines, a worked example and a checklist for settling exits in two working days.
An editable leave policy updated for the OSH Code: 180-day eligibility, 30-day carry forward and year-end encashment.
Salary structures, TDS, arrears and full-and-final settlements for Indian payroll teams.
PF, ESI, professional tax, LWF, bonus and gratuity: rates, due dates and filings.
What the four labour codes change for wages, fixed-term staff and everyday HR.
Leave, attendance and workplace policies that are clear, fair and compliant, with free templates.
Leave rules, accruals, holiday calendars and attendance that feeds payroll.
Appraisal cycles, KRAs and KPIs, rating scales and turning reviews into fair increments.
Expense policies, tax-free reimbursements, GST credit and claim workflows that finance can trust.
New features and how to get more out of GoHRMS.