Navigate every labor law, wage regulation, and statutory requirement across all 28 states and 8 union territories, without the legal headaches.
HR compliance in India means following all labor laws, wage regulations, and statutory requirements set by central and state governments. It includes EPF/ESI contributions, minimum wage adherence, proper working hours, leave policies, and timely statutory filings.
India has four new labor codes: Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Social Security Code (2020), and Occupational Safety Code (2020). Key traditional acts include the Factories Act (1948), Maternity Benefit Act (1961), Payment of Gratuity Act (1972), and POSH Act (2013).
Essential forms include Form XVI (annual EPF return), ECR (monthly EPF/ESI return), LIN registration, Form 5/10 (Factories Act annual returns), Form 24Q (quarterly TDS on salary), and various state-specific half-yearly returns.
Yes, significantly. Minimum wages, Shops and Establishments Act provisions, professional tax rates, and public holidays vary across states and union territories. Organizations operating in multiple states must track state-specific requirements.
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