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Layoff rules in India depend on three things: how many workers you employ, how long each person has served, and whether that person counts as a “worker” in law at all. Get one of the three wrong and a planned cost saving turns into a labour dispute with penalties attached. Count your headcount, check every […]

Bank holidays in India do not match the government office lists. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sets the holidays, banks close on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, and many holidays apply only in certain cities. Therefore, anyone planning a payment, a payroll run or a cheque clearing should check the right […]

Group health insurance in India sits on top of ESI, not in place of it. Here is how to budget the premium, the 18% GST and the tax treatment before you ask for a quote.

Delhi public holidays in 2026 are set by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). The list is close to the central government list, but it has its own dates and a few extra days, so check it if you run an office in Delhi or the NCR. This page gives the […]

Apprenticeship in India becomes a legal duty once an establishment in a covered industry reaches 30 workers. Learn the 2.5% to 15% quota, stipend costs and government refunds.

Maharashtra public holidays in 2026 are the days the state government closes its offices. The list differs from the central government list, so a date you saw for Delhi may not apply in Mumbai or Pune. This page gives the full 2026 Maharashtra list with the day of the week, and it keeps earlier years […]

Hiring in Kolkata stalls less often because of a talent shortage than because of West Bengal’s local paperwork. Match each role to what the city does well, settle the legal employer first, and your people can start within weeks.

Public holidays in India are set by the state where your employee works, not by your head office. Anchor on the three national dates, then layer your state’s notified list on top.

Minimum wages in India are not one number, and budgeting them as one is the fastest way to underpay someone by accident. A salary that clears the bar in one state can fall short in another, and an underpayment finding brings back pay and fines. Fix it by checking three things for every role before […]