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Calculators which will make your work a lot easier, Example: ESI Calculator, PF Calculator, TDS Calculator etc
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When the Employment Bond is a Trap
Modi govt trades less in-hand salary for fat PF EPFO Withdrawals : 8 mn dig into retirement fund Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea For Increasing Number Of Labour Courts Old/New Cases of Importance Dismissal from service for absenting due to medical reasons should have been modified (Madras HC) Trainee is not a ‘workman’ under …
Compliance Calendar for May 2022 📅
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of May, 2022 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates.
Is WFH pushing you to the edge?
The pandemic added a new leaf to the work culture across the globe. As the world shifted from working from offices to working from home, it gave rise to the new normal “remote working”. This shift is often celebrated by many. However, you may be surprised to know that it is one of the leading …
Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator
The Income Tax department added a new Section 115BBH to tax any income derived from the transfer of cryptocurrency and other virtual digital assets (VDAs), such as metaverse tokens and NFTs, has been imposed from April 1, 2022. The new tax, as well as the anticipated 1% TDS on VDA transfers beginning July 1st, has …
This is Killing You and Your Career
Labour Law News EPFO Issues New Guidelines for Taxing Trade unions to protest privatisation, new labour codes Four labour codes may not come up before June-end Delhi HC seeks response in plea to increase number of Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals Old/New Cases of Importance Whole salary but not Rs.15,000 per month of an international worker …
Compliance Calendar for April 2022
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of April, 2022 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”.
EPF Nomination
EPFO has been running a campaign to ensure its members file e-nominations online through UAN in order to provide social security for their families or nominees. However, several questions have been left unanswered for the members. In this edition, we try to answer the majority of your nomination-related questions and simplify the process for you. …
Tax Planning 2022
With the financial year coming to an end , most of us have our tax liabilities on our mind and are trying to maximise our tax benefits. Taxpayers with children can take advantage of extra tax benefits for the fee paid for their children. Here are the details of the tax exemption you can claim. …
Ukraine Crisis & the Stock Market
Labour Law News Supreme Court to examine all domicile quota laws: Haryana Reservation Subscribers of EPF and VPF will now have two separate PF accounts EPFO to take call on interest rates in March More new exits than additions in EPF scheme Old/New Cases of Importance Personal employee of the MD paid by the company …
Compliance Calendar for March 2022
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of March, 2022 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”.
Everyone is hiring!
Everyone is hiring! Just log on to your social media account or your LinkedIn account or a job portal and the chances are you will definitely come across at least 2-5 job listings for sure. With so many new startups and the age of entrepreneurship, the market is booming with opportunities. Yet, you must have …
How much Labour Welfare Fund you need to pay?
Labour Welfare Fund is a mandatory contribution to be deducted by the employer from the salary of the employee and deposited to the state authorities. Every HR, owner, and employee should not just keep contributing but also reap the benefits from the money you spend. What is Labour Welfare Fund? It is a state compliance …
India legalizes crypto?
HC stays Haryana’s 75% reservation for locals in private jobs Max amount Central Government Employees can get is Rs 20 lakh Minimum Wages For States Across India Manufacturing activity with 10 or more workers with power is essential to be a factory. (SC) Production bonus, medical & washing allowances etc. are wages for ESI contributions. …
Compliance Calendar for February 2022
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of February, 2022 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Bonus: We have made a detailed video about “Paying Zero …
Rishabh from LLA says, Hello!
Rishabh here! We have completed one year of LLA Newsletter and I would like to share our journey with you. The LLA Newsletter began with an urge to do more, to add more value to our jagruk tribe and to make a difference in every reader’s life through meaningful and useful content. Our first newsletter …
The Great Indian Budget
The news is flooded with estimates and expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2022. Be it a shopkeeper, a student, a farmer, a businessman or even a homemaker; each one of us has our eyes and ears glued to the TV set as soon as the budget is presented. But how many of us know …
Have you filed your professional tax return?
Filed the ITR before the deadline? Great!But have you filed your professional tax return? What is Professional Tax?Each state government of India levies a professional tax on the salary a resident earns through employment. It is mandatory for every private limited company, sole proprietor, limited liability partnership firm, etc. to apply for the professional tax …
New Beginnings: Lead and Inspire
Economic Advisory Council advises PM to scrap contentious labour codesWhat India’s New Labour Codes May Bring In 2022Govt to chalk out legal road map for working from homeFour labour codes that everyone is talking about51 bills cleared by Parliament in turbulent year For accident compensation, the victim need not be a ‘worker’ of the factory. (Trip. …
Compliance Calendar for January 2022
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of January, 2022 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Bonus: We have made a detailed video about “Buying US …
ITR for Salaried Employees
ITR is one of the most dreaded words for almost all salaried employees. Most of us have our taxes deducted at source yet, most individuals somehow find the process of filing the ITR tricky as we often get confused about the forms, deductions and exemptions. Hence, we end up either outsourcing the task or not …
Decode your CTC
Cost to Company (CTC) has become a common term in the employment world today. The biggest and the smallest employers prefer to offer a CTC package while making an offer of employment. So, in this edition we will learn to decode the CTC and negotiate better. CTC> Gross Salary> Net Salary CTC is the calculation …
The Great Indian Attrition
Haryana: 75% reservation to locals in private jobs applicable from Jan’22 Amid Centre prodding, 9 states finalise rules for 4 labour codes Labour laws come into focus amid protest threat Gurugram’s loss becomes Noida’s gain? EPFO moots entry of former members with minimum contribution of Rs 500 a month Manufacturing activity with 10 or more …
Compliance Calendar for December 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of December, 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Bonus: We have made a detailed video on “A to …
Understanding the Maternity Benefit Act
With the advent of modern age, as the number of women employees started growing, maternity leave and other maternity benefits became the need of the hour. Hence, the Maternity Benefit Act was legally introduced in India for the first time in the Bombay Legislative council on 28th July 1928, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar supported and defended it. The …
How to calculate your Gratuity amount?
Will you receive gratuity if you took a service break? How much gratuity will you get at retirement? Is it taxable? More gratuity for a long service period? These are some questions about the Gratuity that most of us don’t know much about.. In this edition, we demystify the rules and calculation of gratuity. Gratuity …
Compliance Calendar for November 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of November 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Set Compliance Calendar as wallpaper and never forget these important …
Understanding the Employment Contract
An employment contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties, the employer and the employee, and is designed to give both parties security and protection. Employment contracts are important for both employee and employer. It binds both parties to their duties and responsibilities. Generally, contracts of employment are poorly drafted and inadequate and in …
A life changing product designed with emotions
Just imagine you wanted to remember a moment from 10 years ago & not be able to remember it even after a lot of struggle then it will hurt, right! Similarly, we all come across such situations but are not able to do anything. Then, think of a diary, a journal, or something like that …
How to calculate your PF amount at retirement?
Will you receive the interest if your employer pays the contribution late? How much interest will you get if you make a partial withdrawal? PF is paid on employee share or the employer’s share? These are some questions about the PF interest that most of us don’t know much about PF Interest Rules The PF …
Labour Codes Update
Labour Codes Update The 21st-century crusade for labour reform started with the report submitted by the Second National Commission for Labour in 2002. It stated that the labour laws were very old and outdated and they need to be reformed.The publication of the India Labour Report followed this in 2005. Finally the central government proposed …
Compliance Calendar for October 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of October 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Set Compliance Calendar as wallpaper and never forget these important …
Legal vs Illegal termination of employment
Can an employer terminate an employee anytime? What is the correct procedure of termination? How much compensation does the employer owe to incase of layoff or termination of a workman? Don’t know? Here’s a deep dive into the bylaws of termination and layoff of workmen and related regulations and compensation. Definition of Workman As per …
Diwali Bonus made simple!
In ancient times, a “bonus” or “inaam”, was usually paid by the employer to the employee as a reward for his work and dedication. Traditionally, this reward was paid around Diwali as a gift so that the employees could shop and enjoy the festivities. However, post independence as India became more industrialised and moved towards …
First Law for Working Women in India
The first law established for working women in India was the Bombay Maternity Benefit Bill. It was first introduced in 1929 in the Bombay legislative council. Since its inception this legislation has always remained a double-edged sword. The bill was first introduced in Bombay as it had textile industries with more female worker population. However, …
Compliance Calendar for September 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of September, 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Set Compliance Calendar as wallpaper and never forget these important …
Sold your stocks? Understand TAX liability
Most investors don’t know that profit from stock investing is not your income, but it is capital gain. It is not taxed as per your income tax slabs but as per Long term and Short term capital gain rules. Infact by knowing these basics can help you with trading decisions and save a lot of …
Ab nahi rukegi sarkari daftar mein apki file!
We’re Sorry! Our deepest apologies. The News Digest was not delivered and this one is a bit delayed too due to unavoidable circumstances. However, we are back on track and you can now enjoy reading the latest newsletters seamlessly. Thank you for your incessant support always. Gone are the days when the sarkari babu’s could …
What if….
Hey Jagruk Janta! This is Rishabh! Today I would like to share an interesting experience with you. A story full of “what-ifs.” It was early 2016, I had recently shifted to Jaipur for my tutoring startup, living at the company guest house with few other office mates. A couple of my colleagues had booked a …
Compliance Calendar for August 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of June 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Set Compliance Calendar as wallpaper and never forget these important …
Retirement Planning with NPS
NPS is the National Pension System initially designed for Central Government Employees, however, in 2009, the PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) extended it to all the citizens of India. As an investment scheme, NPS has always been under fire for some or the other reason. Some argue that NPS is a bad investment …
How much gratuity money will I get?
Payment of Gratuity is a ‘Defined benefit’ provided to an employee as a lump sum, on his retirement. It is the money given to an employee in recognition of his services as a parting gift. The maximum amount of gratuity that can be paid to an employee is Rs 20 lakh. The employer can, however, …
Evolution of the Minimum Wage in India
Cabinet approves Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors (LGSCAS) and to enhance the corpus of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announces relief package of Rs 6,28,993 crore Government grants further extension in timelines of compliances Registration under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) extended from 30th June 2021 …
Compliance Calendar for July 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of July, 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Bonus: We have made a detailed video about the Ultimate …
Tax Planning for Salaried Individuals
Payment of taxes wipes out a huge portion of one’s savings. This is especially true when one is not aware of the benefits that can come from tax planning. Tax planning helps to reduce the tax liability and in turn saves your hard earned income. It is a completely legal process but involves several steps …
HRA Calculator by LLA
House Rent Allowance, or commonly known as HRA, is an amount which is paid by employers to employees as a part of their salaries to employees for paying their house rent. This allowance is on the basis that the employee is renting a place for accommodation for his work purpose. How is HRA Calculated? The …
News Digest | 10th June
ESIC extends deadline for filing ESI contribution for April till June 15 New benefits for families of EPF and ESIC subscribers amid Covid-19 EPFO allows second Covid-19 advance withdrawal EPFO made Aadhaar linking mandatory Government expands scope of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme Trade Unions demand withdrawal of four labour codes PUDR Demands Withdrawal of …
Compliance Calendar for June 2021
A meticulous and timely compliance mechanism is instrumental in meeting the rapid pace of legislative and regulatory changes. Here is the Compliance Calendar for the month of June 2021 to keep you updated & reminded of the essential due dates because “Safety begins with compliance”. Set Compliance Calendar as a wallpaper and never forget these …
Are you looking for work from home?
Hey Jagruk Janta! I Pray that you and your families are safe. Today I would like to draw your attention to an ongoing scam. If you are looking for work from home you may face it. We at LLA get several mails and messages every day. DATA ENTRY SCAM. Let’s know it better. What exactly …
Local Employment Bill | Good or Bad for you?
In 2020, the state of Haryana passed the controversial Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, which sparked a debate among the industry and the citizens. Not just Haryana, recently many state governments have passed such laws, many states have tried implementing the quotas previously as well. Let’s discuss the idea and the future of …
ESI Calculator by LLA
ESI stands for Employee State Insurance managed by the Employee State Insurance Corporation which is an autonomous body created by the law under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. This scheme was started for Indian workers. The workers are provided with a huge variety of medical, monetary and other benefits from the …