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Maternity Benefit Act & Paternity Leave in India: 26 Weeks Paid Leave, Creche Mandates & Employer Compliance (2026)
Complete guide to the Maternity Benefit Act in India. Learn 26-week paid leave rules, 80-day eligibility, mandatory creche setup for 50+ staff, adoption leaves, medical bonus, and employer statutory rules.
Employment Contracts in India: Non-Compete Legality (Section 27), Probation Period Rules, Termination Notice & Stamp Duty (2026)
Essential guide to employment contracts in India. Learn non-compete clause legality under Section 27, statutory probation limits, termination notice pay rules, non-solicitation, and contract stamping norm.
Payment of Gratuity in India: Eligibility, 15/26 Calculation Formula, Tax Exemptions & Employer Rules (2026)
A beginner guide to gratuity calculation in India under 1972 Act. Learn the 15/26 formula, 5-year continuous service rule, Section 10(10) tax exemption up to Rs 20 Lakh, and mandatory employer obligations.
Employee Background Verification (BGV) in India: Criminal Record Checks, Education Verification, Moonlighting Detection & Legal Compliance (2026)
Complete guide to employee background verification (BGV) in India. Learn criminal record checks, DigiLocker education verifications, dual employment moonlighting detection, and DPDP Act consent compliance.
Payroll Deductions in India: Complete Guide to EPF, ESI, PT & TDS Calculations (FY 2026-27)
A beginner guide to Indian payroll deductions. Learn how EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, and TDS are calculated from gross salary with simple formulas and examples to keep your monthly payroll 100% compliant.