HR & Compliance Blog

Prepare an itemised exit settlement with separate wage bases, gratuity eligibility and verified deductions.

Reconcile a monthly salary slip, separate employer costs and identify the record behind an unexplained net-pay difference.

Compare guaranteed cash, bonus scenarios and employer benefits before estimating tax and take-home salary.

Distinguish establishment coverage from employee eligibility and review prior coverage, contractors and state obligations.

Prepare a clear PF request for missing contributions, delayed transfers, KYC issues and pending claims.

Understand Tax Year 2026–27, salary TDS under section 392 and the transition from familiar old section references.

Apply the Ministry's 2026 FAQ to direct fixed-term contracts, partial service and ordinary employee comparisons.

Inspect included wages, exclusions and the one-half proviso before estimating PF, ESI or gratuity.

Identify employment, grade, wage period and VDA before calculating a minimum-wage difference or arrears.

Estimate turnover costs from the data your business tracks. Results are planning inputs, not a standard rate for every employer.

Check establishment and employee coverage, contributions, benefit administration and records under current ESIC rules.

Find the applicable Kerala minimum-wage notification by employment and classification. Check the current VDA, effective date and employer records.