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ESIC Amnesty Scheme 2025 – A Fresh Chance for Employers Running a business comes with many responsibilities, and compliance under the ESI Act is one of the most important. The ESIC Amnesty Scheme 2025 is designed to help employers settle past dues, reduce penalties, and start afresh . If you haven’t cleared your pending contributions yet, now is the perfect time. What Is the ESIC Amnesty Scheme? Think of it as a legal reset button . The scheme allows employers to clear outstanding ESI contributions with reduced interest and waived penalties , giving your establishment a clean slate and peace of mind. Key Benefits You Shouldn’t Miss Penalty Waiver: Only principal contributions need to be paid Interest Reduction: Interest on delayed payments is partially or fully waived Time-bound Opportunity: Submit applications within the specified period Legal Clearance: Your business is free from past disputes and inspections Why Employers Must Act Now Avoid legal hassles...

Labour Law & Statutory Compliances in HR – A Quick Guide Why Compliance Matters in HR Think of compliance as the seatbelt of your organization —you may not always notice it, but it protects you when things go wrong. For HR professionals, ensuring labour law compliance is about more than avoiding penalties; it’s about building a workplace where employees feel secure and valued. What Exactly is Statutory Compliance? In simple words, statutory compliance means “following the rules of the game” . It covers everything the law expects from employers—whether it’s paying fair wages, contributing to social security, or keeping the workplace safe. When HR teams follow these rules, they create an atmosphere of trust and fairness . Wages & Benefits – More Than Just a Paycheque Every employee deserves to be paid fairly and on time . Laws like the Minimum Wages Act and the Payment of Bonus Act make sure of that. For HR, these aren’t just numbers on a payslip—they are a way of showing...