EPF Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000: What Employers Must Do
The PF wage ceiling rose from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 on 17 September 2026. A summary of the EY alert, with cost examples and an employer action list.
Can Your Company Be Liable for PF Shortfalls?
The Supreme Court says regular allowances can count as basic wages for EPF. Learn the Vivekananda Vidyamandir test and how to avoid PF shortfalls.
The Hidden Risk in Your Salary Structure
Splitting pay into a low basic and a large special allowance can leave PF unpaid. See a worked example and five red flags.
Is Your Payroll Ready for the New Labour Codes?
The 50% rule caps excluded pay components; it does not fix basic pay at 50%. See how the new wage definition affects PF, gratuity and payroll.
Five Payroll Mistakes That Can Trigger a Compliance Review
Label-based pay, a misread 50% rule, fixed pay called variable, wrong exit timelines and no records. Fix them before a notice arrives.
EPF, Wages and Allowances: What Employers Need to Know
From the Vivekananda Vidyamandir ruling to the Code on Wages: how courts and the law now treat allowances, with a side-by-side test comparison.