Maternity Leave is a Legal Right, Not a Favour! If your organisation has 10 or more employees, you must comply with the Maternity Benefit Act. Here’s what you must know: ✅ Paid Leave – Eligible women employees must be given 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. ✅ Eligibility –

MSMEs: Expanding into Manufacturing? Know the Factory Act Rules! If you have a manufacturing unit with 10+ workers (with power) or 20+ workers (without power), the Factories Act, 1948 applies to you. Must-know points: ✅ Working Hours – Maximum 48 hours per week and 9 hours per

Minimum wages are NOT negotiable! Every state government revises minimum wages from time to time for different categories of workers like unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled employees. ✅ You must pay your employees at least the state-notified minimum wage based

Hiring Through Contractors? Follow the Law! If you engage 20 or more contract workers, the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 applies to you. Important points: ✅ Licence Needed – Contractors must obtain a licence from Labour Department. ✅ PF & ESIC Obligations

A Safe Workplace is a Legal Requirement! Creating a safe, respectful workplace is not just good culture — it’s the law. Under the POSH Act, 2013: (SHWW ACT) ✅ Every organisation with 10 or more employees must set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). ✅ A clear Sexual

Are Your Statutory Registers Ready? Maintaining proper employee and wage records is a mandatory compliance under labour laws like the Factories Act and Shops Act. ✅ Keep updated Muster Rolls (attendance register). ✅ Maintain Wage Register, Leave Register, and Overtime

MSMEs: Respect Employee Working Hours! The law limits how long you can make employees work. As per Shops Act and Factories Act: ✅ Maximum working hours: 9 hours/day and 48 hours/week. ✅ Overtime beyond 9 hours/day must be paid at twice the ordinary wage. ✅ One weekly off

Follow Proper Exit Formalities! Employee exits must be handled professionally and legally: ✅ Proper notice period must be served as per appointment letter. ✅ Full & final settlement must include pending salary, leave encashment, etc. ✅ Provide Relieving Letter to exiting

Want PF on Full Salary? It’s Not That Simple! In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court made it clear: 💬 Employees can ask for PF contributions on actual wages (above ₹15,000)... but employers don’t have to say yes. That’s what happened when temple staff in Tamil Nadu asked

Site Allowance ≠ Basic Wages—Unless Paid to All. Kerala HC: Selective payments don’t attract PF. EPFO lost as employer showed allowance wasn't universal. 💼 Not all allowances are PF-worthy. 🧾 Document. Defend. Decide right.

Labour Welfare is Compulsory! Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) promotes employee well-being and is mandatory in several states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, etc. ✅ Small monthly or half-yearly contribution from both employer and employee. ✅ Deposited into Labour

Don't Miss Out PF Registrations! The EPF & MP Act mandates: ✅ PF registration is compulsory if you have 20 or more employees. ✅ You can voluntarily register even if employee count is below 20 – it boosts credibility! ✅ Employee contribution – 12% of basic wages; Employer

Design Salary Structures Carefully! Improper salary structuring can cause compliance issues: ✅ Always show proper breakup: Basic, HRA, Special Allowance, Bonus, PF, etc. ✅ Keep Basic Salary aligned with Minimum Wages notifications. ✅ Avoid loading entire salary into

India’s workforce is moving fast, but labour laws lag behind. In my convo with @SMEFutures, I share why India must act now: ✅ Stronger enforcement ✅ Protection for gig workers ✅ Simplified MSME compliance ✅ Guardrails for AI in HR Read more 👉 smefutures.com/we-risk-leavin…… . . .

MSMEs: File Labour Law Returns Timely! Every establishment must file annual returns under various labour laws: ✅ Factories Act (Annual Return Form 22) ✅ Payment of Bonus Act (Form D) ✅ Shops & Establishments Returns (State-specific formats) 📌 Penalty: Non-filing attracts

Feeling truly honoured to receive the L&D Leader of the Year 2025 award at the People Matters Leadership, Learning & Culture Conference. Out of 219 applicants, only 40 leaders were chosen by an esteemed jury of senior industry professionals, which makes this even more special.

I am honoured to receive the “HR Compliance & Governance Tech Enabler of the Year 2025” at the Tech & Innovation HR Awards 2025, organised by HR Association India. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible journey we’re building at Karma Global — where technology meets