WorkoTime Blog
Expert HR & Payroll guides for Indian businesses — PF, ESI, attendance, labour law, and more.
20 in-depth articles
Payroll & Compliance
The 50% Wage Rule Under the Code on Wages
It caps allowances, it does not set a floor on basic pay — and most summaries get this backwards.
Statutory Bonus in India 2026 — Rules, Rate and Deadline
The Bonus Act is repealed. What the Code on Wages changed, and the 30 November deadline.
How to Calculate PF and ESI for Employees in India
Step-by-step with formulas, worked examples, and current 2026 rates.
How to File PF ECR Return Online
Step-by-step guide to filing the monthly ECR on the EPFO unified portal.
Professional Tax Rates by State in India 2026
Complete state-wise PT slab table — Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, and more.
How to Generate Form 16 for Employees
What is Form 16, who needs it, and how to generate and distribute it correctly.
ESIC Registration Process for New Employers
Complete step-by-step ESIC registration guide for businesses crossing 10 employees.
How to Calculate Gratuity in India
Formula, eligibility (5 years), calculation examples, and Payment of Gratuity Act rules.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay in India
Factories Act double rate, worked examples, and automatic OT calculation in payroll.
Salary Advance Policy in India
Legal rules, policy template, recovery schedule, and payroll automation for salary advances.
Maternity Leave Rules India — Employer Guide
26 weeks, pay obligation, creche, WFH option, and ESI benefit — complete 2017 Act guide.
Types of Leave in India
Earned, casual, sick and statutory leave — what the law requires and what is policy.
Full and Final Settlement in India
Components, permissible deductions, timelines and the documents to issue.
Salary Slip Format in India
Every component an Indian payslip should carry, with a complete worked format.
CTC vs Gross vs Net Salary
Why a ₹50,000 CTC does not put ₹50,000 in the bank — worked through with numbers.
Attendance & Technology
Best Attendance Software for Small Business India
Compare top options with pricing, biometric support, and mobile app features reviewed.
Face Recognition vs Fingerprint Attendance
Speed, accuracy, hygiene, cost comparison — which system is right for your business?
ZKTeco Biometric Integration Guide
Connect ZKTeco, eSSL, and Realtime devices to WorkoTime — complete setup guide.
Attendance for Construction Companies India
GPS geofencing, multi-site tracking, CLRA compliance, and daily wage payroll for construction.
How to Reduce Employee Absenteeism in India
7 proven strategies, absenteeism rate formula, root causes, and tracking tools.
Field Force & HR Operations
How to Manage Field Staff Attendance India
GPS geofencing, live tracking, mobile app — complete guide for field teams.
Late Penalty Rules for Employees in India
What Indian labour law says, how to set a fair policy, and how to automate deductions.
Employee Onboarding Checklist India
Documents, PF/ESI enrollment, Day 1 setup, and compliance checklist for new hires.
Top 5 HR Challenges for Indian Startups
Rapid hiring, compliance, attrition, hybrid attendance, and payroll scaling — solved.
Shift Scheduling for 24×7 Operations India
Shift types, rotating schedules, Factories Act rules, night shift obligations, and automation.
Best HR Software for Manufacturing India
Shifts, contract labour, Factories Act overtime, and biometric — what manufacturing needs.