Dinesh Divekar

14 October 2024 12:25:48 PM

Greetings Kavita Shinde, If the annual salary increments are happening all around the year, then to rationalise the increase, you need to conduct the Performance Appraisal (PA) in the first week of April and link the salary increment to the marks scored in the PA. Those who have completed full-year wil Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:58:36 AM

To align every employee’s increment cycle and yearly appraisals to start in April 2024, you can follow these steps: ### 1. **Communicate the Change** - **Announcement**: Inform all employees about the new appraisal cycle starting in April 2024. - **Rationale**: Explain the reasons for the chang Read More...

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15 October 2024 13:07:51 PM

The attempted change in granting (annual) increment cycle to be given effect from April though not logical but not illegal, is very common in India. Especially many MNC cos follow this pattern. This change sure to create aberration in affected employees in the year of implementation which may vanis Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:49:55 AM

In Karnataka, the minimum bonus amount that must be paid to employees is governed by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. As per the Act: 1. **Eligibility**: Employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month are eligible for bonus payments. 2. **Minimum Bonus**: The minimum bonus is 8.33% of the annual salar Read More...

Jeevarathnam

15 October 2024 12:44:46 PM

Bonus is calculated at minimum of 8.33% upto 20% on the basic wages or the scheduled Minimum wages which ever is higher

Jeevarathnam

15 October 2024 12:40:48 PM

You can have any structure but ensure that the Basic&DA is not lesser than the minimum wages

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:50:56 AM

To plan a 5-day work week totaling 48 hours in Kerala while ensuring compliance with labor laws, follow these steps: ### 1. **Understanding Labor Laws** - In Kerala, the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and the Factories Act govern working hours. - The general maximum working hours ar Read More...

Is it for factory or commercial establishment? Because rules have slight change.

Tapan Kumar Panigrahy

15 October 2024 12:15:02 PM

Hi, Weekly 5 days work with 48 working hours. Please refer https://lc.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/ksce.pdf (chapter II, page no-6) for further reference. Regards Tapan Kumar

Madhu.T.K

11 October 2024 05:51:27 AM

For deciding which salary is considered? is it gross salary including all allowances or just basic salary? You cannot take gross salary for excluding an employee from the scope of Payment of Bonus Act and basic pay alone to calculate the amount of bonus for those who qualify to get it. Moreover, CC Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 08:24:46 AM

When determining eligibility and applicability under the Bonus Act in India, the components of wages considered can include various elements. Here’s how Basic Pay and CCA (City Compensatory Allowance) factor into this: ### Bonus Act Eligibility 1. **Wages Definition**: - The Bonus Act defines "wages Read More...

Aesha-r

12 October 2024 08:49:03 AM

I have a query related to tds return of employees salary for the accounting year 24-25, Is there any new regulations to refund tds to the employees for the month of May to July 2024, whose salary range is more than 3 lacs

Ransom

15 October 2024 08:23:41 AM

In Gujarat, contractors must comply with various registration and return filing requirements. Here’s a list of the applicable registrations and returns: ### 1. **GST Registration** - Contractors need to register under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) if their turnover exceeds the threshold limit Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:15:18 AM

To enroll as a vendor for recruitment services, you’ll typically need to provide a set of documents that showcase your company’s credentials, capabilities, and compliance. Heres a checklist of common documents you may need to send: ### Vendor Enrollment Documents Checklist 1. **Company Profile* Read More...

Tapan Kumar Panigrahy

15 October 2024 06:28:57 AM

Hi, To register of a Vendor with a company some basic documents are required to submit along with Vendor Registration Form provided by the company. 1. Company Profile/Brochure 2. Business Registration Certificate (e.g., Certificate of Incorporation) 3. PAN Card (Permanent Account Number) 4. GST Registratio Read More...

Saswatabanerjee

11 October 2024 12:43:49 PM

There is a major dispute on this We got clarification from senior lawyers who explained that amount paid monthly is salary (even if called bonus) and bonus will still be payable at the end of the year under the payment of bonus act. Further, if paid monthly, PF and esic is due on it

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14 October 2024 07:06:41 AM

HiVJ, The statutory(annual) bonus, be it Ganesh Chaturti or Diwali or Christmas is different and what is disbursed, in some establishments, monthly or bi monthly or whatever paid is different. As you know 'the statutory bonus' is some sort of 'a share' of the profits earned by the establishment, whic Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:14:12 AM

In India, the statutory bonus is primarily governed by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. Heres how the periodicity works for bonuses, including the routine yearly bonus (often associated with festivals like Diwali) and monthly bonuses: ### 1. **Yearly Bonus (Diwali Bonus)** - **Frequency**: Typically pai Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:13:07 AM

Transferring your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) can sometimes involve complications, especially if there are issues related to the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) amounts from previous employers. Heres how to address this issue: ### Steps to Resolve EPF Transfer Issues Related to EPS 1. **Understan Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:12:04 AM

Here’s a checklist for important forms and acts relevant to various sectors in Kerala, focusing on labor, employment, and business compliance. You can tailor this list based on your specific needs or sector. ### Checklist for Forms & Acts in Kerala #### 1. **Labor and Employment Acts** - **Factorie Read More...

Madhu.T.K

14 October 2024 09:11:20 AM

Yes, wages on which PF shall be contributed included all fixed allowances or allowances forming part of contract of employment. Therefore, in addition to basic and DA, special allowance and such other allowances, the amount of which are fixed and mentioned in the contract of employment will also qualif Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:56:03 AM

In India, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme mandates certain contributions from both employees and employers. Heres a clarification on PF contributions for employees earning below ₹15,000: ### Key Points 1. **Eligibility**: - Employees earning a basic salary of up to ₹15,000 pe Read More...

Madhu.T.K

15 October 2024 06:11:49 AM

@Ranson Can you give explanation to the following statements . **Option to Join**: - Employees earning below ₹15,000 can opt out of the EPF scheme if they do not wish to contribute. (There is an option that an employee whose salary (PF qualifying salary) EXCEEDS Rs 15000 can opt out of EPF PROVIDE Read More...

Tapan Kumar Panigrahy

14 October 2024 06:19:11 AM

Hi, If the Diwali bonus is a statutory bonus, then the employer should pay it. You should consult with your HR personnel. Regards Tapan Kumar

Loginmiraclelogistics

14 October 2024 07:10:23 AM

Obligation to pay bonus has nothing to do with one is on maternity leave or no leave. It’s time bound and therefore shall be adhered to the time line stipulated in the Payment of Bonus act.

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:10:57 AM

Whether a Diwali bonus is given to an employee after maternity leave typically depends on several factors, including company policy, local labor laws, and the specific terms of the employment contract. Here are some general points to consider: ### 1. **Company Policy** - Review your organization’ Read More...

Saswatabanerjee

09 October 2024 11:52:02 AM

I am not sure of the restriction under Pakistani laws, but it is good HR practice to take the following steps : 1. The Manager / Supervisor should instruct him not to eat lunch at the place where there is goods / materials etc and to eat at designated locations only. 2. Ensure adequate notice is give Read More...

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14 October 2024 07:17:47 AM

Irrespective of where you are located, fair HR practices call for the employer to provide a designated decent place for employees to have their found, snacks or tea at stipulated time. Employees are duty bound to follow such stipulations. When not followed issue a warning letter, then charge a fine Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:09:44 AM

When dealing with an employee who consumes food in an area where finished products and garments are present, its important to handle the situation carefully and in accordance with company policies. Here are some steps to consider: ### 1. **Review Company Policies** - Check your organization’s policie Read More...

A properly trained Project Manager would know how to do this. Start with training staff first.

Loginmiraclelogistics

14 October 2024 07:53:20 AM

It would have been better for you to give adequate details while raising your query. Members of this forum not present at your site nor in know of things what’s happening there with you. I presume it like this, you have a team at your place, a project site and now your project has been abruptl Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:08:38 AM

When confronted with a project scope change, effective reallocation of resources is crucial for maintaining project momentum and ensuring success. Heres a structured approach to managing this situation: ### 1. **Assess the Scope Change** - **Understand the Change**: Review the details of the scope chang Read More...

Loginmiraclelogistics

14 October 2024 12:02:44 PM

We had a couple of project involving adoption villages close by, providing motorable road, safe drinking water facilities, primary health care, medical camps, literacy programe etc. Generally speaking we get to know few things like this - To start with, How do I start CSR activities? Here are the step Read More...

Loginmiraclelogistics

14 October 2024 12:12:54 PM

contd.. What are the 4 points of CSR? CSR is generally categorized in four ways: environmental responsibility, ethical/human rights responsibility, philanthropic responsibility and economic responsibility. What are the KPI for CSR activities? Various KPIs are used in CSR reports to communicate a company’ Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:01:17 AM

Measuring the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives is crucial for assessing their impact and effectiveness. Here’s a structured format and guidance on how to measure these KPIs: ### Format for Measuring CSR KPIs **1. Define Objectives** - Clearl Read More...

Madhu.T.K

14 October 2024 09:06:55 AM

Yes, they are also eligible to get sick leave as per the Shops and Establishments Act of the state. It is not necessary that for being sick an employee should avail medical leave from the ESIC nor for the first two days of sickness the insured will get leave from ESIC. he will get sick leave from th

Ransom

15 October 2024 06:00:09 AM

Employees covered under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme are generally entitled to sick leave benefits. Here are some key points regarding sick leave for ESIC-covered employees: ### 1. **Sickness Benefit**: - ESIC provides sickness benefits to employees who are unable to wor

Tapan Kumar Panigrahy

14 October 2024 10:43:20 AM

Hi, Please confirm from your HR team. Regards Tapan Kumar

Student Of Life

14 October 2024 13:27:19 PM

please help me with this (for Maharashtra perspective of Factory act, rules and Shop and Est act) 1. as per Maharashtra Shop and Est act and Factory act and rules Maharashtra how much PL.SL, EL applicable and how much can be carry forward ? 2. as per which rule S-E and Factory which disallow clubbin Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:57:13 AM

To calculate earned leave encashment for an employee who joined in March 2022 and leaves in October 2024, follow these steps: ### 1. **Understand Leave Entitlement** - Typically, employees are entitled to a certain number of earned leaves per year, often calculated as: - **15 to 30 days per year** (dependin Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:55:12 AM

When mentioning a company on your resume that has transitioned from a sister concern to an independent LLP, clarity is key. Heres how you can present it effectively: ### Format Options 1. **Under Work Experience:** - **Company Name (Formerly )** - Position Title | Start Date End Date - Responsibilities/Achievement Read More...

Sujay-bawale

14 October 2024 10:33:15 AM

what is the basic rate of wages for construction line or irrigation sector in maharashtra

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:53:31 AM

As of my last knowledge update, the minimum wage rates for construction workers in Tamil Nadu are subject to periodic revisions by the state government. As of recent guidelines, the minimum wage rates for various categories of construction work were approximately as follows: ### General Minimum Wag

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:48:27 AM

Here are some key points to consider when nominating employees for a Reward and Recognition Program: ### 1. **Exceeding Performance Goals** - Consistently surpassing set targets or KPIs. ### 2. **Exceptional Customer Service** - Demonstrating outstanding service and support to patients, clients, or colleagues Read More...

Ransom

15 October 2024 05:47:04 AM

Heres a basic organogram format for a multi-specialty hospital that you can customize based on your specific needs: Multi-Specialty Hospital Organogram 1. Board of Directors** - Chairperson - Board Members 2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** 3. Executive Management Team** - Chief Operating Officer (COO Read More...

Dinesh Divekar

11 October 2024 10:20:25 AM

Greetings member, The question-wise replies are as follows: 1. How do you ensure fairness and transparency in performance reviews while complying with legal requirements? Reply: - To bring fairness and transparency, the organisation can do the following: a) Train the managers and above on how to desig

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Eliezera-morar

27 August 2024 15:18:06 PM

These upgrades improve the efficiency of your Duck Life production or unlock new features.

Chukiol-laoks

10 October 2024 03:29:16 AM

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Dinesh Divekar

02 May 2021 16:41:56 PM

Greetings Hanan Moshan, Who is playing the games on the computer? I mean to say what is the designation of the employees? If a few employees are playing the games on the computer then how come it has gone unnoticed by the HoD or the Reporting Manager of the employees? Why did they not warn the errin

Madhu.T.K

11 October 2024 05:10:29 AM

Joining a company just to leave is not fair. But if an employee has done so, the employer should not retaliate by asking him to remain for one month/ notice period. If you have joined another company, then you may initiate to exit the previous company by visiting your (member) portal of EPF. If you alread Read More...

Madhu.T.K

07 October 2024 09:24:06 AM

Let me view the situation like this: You worked with an organisation for 7 years and six months, not more than six months. On account of illness you submitted resignation on 19th June wherein you did not mention that you will be serving the notice period. The management accepted the resignation and relieve

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Sonali-bhattacharya

10 October 2024 15:54:02 PM

Thanks for responding. I received "Notice Of Separation" email on 24 JULY 2024 which stated that Last working Day has been updated as 26 June 2024. Kindly complete all separation formalities prior to your Last working Day.

PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY

07 October 2024 13:01:28 PM

The workmen and employees covered under CLRA Act are being paid under Minimum wages which includes Basic+DA+VDA according to respective state. The food allowances or other allowances can be paid excess of minimum wages rate in the salary. Do not modify minimum wages as per wish than the original structure Read More...

Abhishek-dhingra1

07 October 2024 18:17:41 PM

Yes, you can show Food Allowance in salary slips of employees.

Loginmiraclelogistics

10 October 2024 07:42:48 AM

Is’t 'food allow. paid in cash a part of salary monthly or food coupons or subsidised food provided during duty hours. I would suggest read the definitions provided under different acts such as CLRA, EPF, ESI, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, Gratuity, Bonus etc. before deciding.

NK SUNDARAM

09 October 2024 02:36:10 AM

Hi, Greetings ! Kindly remember that HR policies are not like Bhagvad Gita or Bible. There are no universal HR policies. HR policies relating to labour compliance related, employee related and also performance and other parameter related. There is no standard or uniform policies. policies differ fo Read More...

Loginmiraclelogistics

10 October 2024 07:36:24 AM

Greetings member, I’m sure there so many links available on the net to cater to your requirement. Browse them and use. Anything specific you are free to ask.

Saswatabanerjee

09 October 2024 11:44:54 AM

Exactly how does IT act apply to a case of an employer asking for medical information of your family? Also, Did you ask for WFH claiming ill health of family members? If you did, then they are very much entitled to ask for medical records. If not, then please tell us the context in which they are askin Read More...

Dinesh Divekar

09 October 2024 17:32:22 PM

Greetings member, The lack of trust could be the underlying issue of checking the medical documents while approving the leave, or sanctioning the work-from-home (WFH) facility. Some of the staff members might have availed of leave under the false pretext of the sickness of a family member or misuse Read More...

Loginmiraclelogistics

10 October 2024 07:34:15 AM

Prima-facie it appears 'lack of trust' in you or to deny your request for WFH/Leave. Can you throw some light on as to 'why the employer asking for this details'? Is’t any way connected to arranging 'health insurance of family members' or simply w.r.t. WFH request made by you only ? In any cas Read More...

Madhu.T.K

09 October 2024 03:30:11 AM

There is no Act called Retrenchment Act. The provisions relating to retrenchment is available in Industrial Disputes Act 1947. According to ID Act, managers (whether working in manufacturing establishment, mine, plantation or any other establishment) are not covered by any of the provisions of this Act Read More...

PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY

09 October 2024 11:38:58 AM

The managers are not covered under ID Act. The employees in supervisory and managerial capacity as per the terms of appointment by paying the notice period amont.

Loginmiraclelogistics

10 October 2024 07:17:16 AM

Here it’s pertinent to determine whether the 'manager' is a 'workman' under the ID Act or not. Then comes the question of 'retrenchment' of him and any protection is available under ID Act.. I hope the first part should answer the second part to some extent if not fully. Please go thru' the contentio Read More...

Dinesh Divekar

09 October 2024 06:39:01 AM

Greetings Alok Kumar, It is unfortunate that the day you were to join a new company, your father passed away. RIP. Since you could not join your new company, they have revoked the offer letter. Now you have asked for the draft of the letter to restore the offer letter. A learned member has guided yo

PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY

09 October 2024 11:57:07 AM

Greetings Alok, You need to talk with the HR of the new company by describing the whole issue. Side by side you need to discuss with the old company because you know the people. The action of cancellation of the offer is not only bad but unfair practice. In my opinion not to join an organisation withou

Loginmiraclelogistics

10 October 2024 06:48:48 AM

Why don’t you email or share in WhatsApp the copy of death certificate of your deceased dad to HR and seek their pardon and another chance to report for duty as per your convenience. Alternatively you may reach these docs (death certificate.burial/cremation certificate) per some of your relatives

Dinesh Divekar

10 October 2024 06:37:23 AM

Greetings Savita Choudhary, I wish you had given sufficient information while raising the query. Please confirm to us: a) What is the nature of your industry and what is the finished product? b) Who are the trainees? What is their educational qualification and what is the training period? What is th Read More...

Madhu.T.K

10 October 2024 02:52:30 AM

All employees who join a company for the first time with a salary (PF qualifying salary and not gross salary) of more than Rs 15000 is an excluded employee. At the same time if the employee who is joining a company is an existing member of EPF even if he has withdrawn the accumulations at the age o

Sripadhr

06 October 2024 00:07:18 AM

Hi, Consistency in your career is very important, especially in the IT industry. Having short service with multiple companies can raise red flags for HR and hiring managers, as they might question your stability and commitment. Its crucial to thoroughly evaluate an organization before joining, ensurin

It does not matter, since you are a 5 day working 2 days off every week would be a regular feature. You have to regularise the off days and treat them to be paid days. This would be a good feature for your work-life balance. Whether you are B2B or B2C company also does not make any difference. What problem

PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY

04 October 2024 16:09:21 PM

You better talk to your higher management, why did they opt 5 days working for a B2B company? We don’t know about your functioning and problems arise on day to day working and work suffer for five days working to suggest the solution to the problems.

Loginmiraclelogistics

05 October 2024 12:51:17 PM

There are so many Cos/establishments following 5 days week working with 2 days paid off now a days across all sectors. Nothing significant the same is followed in your estt. Most of the MNCs follow this system. What I see in these cases is their working hours during week days are adjusted to compensat