Compliance

India's four labour codes came into force on 21 November 2025 and Central Rules followed on 8 May 2026. The new rule that basic pay can't be less than 50% of CTC quietly changes PF, gratuity and overtime math for every SME. Here's what to check before your next payroll run.

Restaurants churn staff faster than almost any industry — which is exactly why gratuity math trips owners up. Here's the real formula, the new fixed-term rule, and what a missed payment actually costs.

Restaurants can no longer quietly add a 10% service charge and split it however they like. Here's how CCPA's 2026 crackdown changes tip pooling, and how to split a shrinking, unpredictable tip pool fairly across staff.

The most common GST billing mistakes restaurants make, and a complete checklist to fix them before your next audit.