Typical administrator
PF (EPF)
EPFO
ESI
ESIC
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India Compliance Guide
Plain-language education on Indian labour compliance — for employers, HR teams, and employees.
- Guides
- 13
- Topic areas
- 4
- Audience
- HR, employers & staff
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We are not EPFO, ESIC, or any ministry — just structured education.
Plain English first
Use our guides to orient, then read official circulars with context.
Sources over opinion
We point to EPFO, ESIC, and labour departments for the final word.
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Each pillar links to indexed guides. Open an article when you need depth; use official sites when you need authority.
- Labour laws
Minimum wages, gratuity, bonus, shops & establishment — clear concept overviews before you open statutes.
- PF (EPF)
Registration, UAN, contributions, withdrawals — framed so you know what to verify on EPFO.
- ESI
Coverage, benefits, registration — orientation only; ESIC remains the authority.
- Payroll compliance
How statutory lines, registers, and monthly cycles connect in real operations.
Quick comparison
PF vs ESI at a glance
High-level orientation only. Applicability depends on law, wages, and your establishment’s facts.
Conceptual comparison — verify current law on official portals.
What teams usually discuss
PF (EPF)
Retirement savings, UAN, monthly ECR
ESI
Medical & cash benefits, employer/employee contributions
Your next step
PF (EPF)
Confirm coverage & wage definitions on EPFO
ESI
Confirm coverage & codes on ESIC
| Topic | PF (EPF) | ESI |
|---|---|---|
| Typical administrator | EPFO | ESIC |
| What teams usually discuss | Retirement savings, UAN, monthly ECR | Medical & cash benefits, employer/employee contributions |
| Your next step | Confirm coverage & wage definitions on EPFO | Confirm coverage & codes on ESIC |
Go deeper with indexed guides — still educational, not a substitute for statutes or advice.
Editor’s picks
Featured guides
A rotating sample of articles — all are educational overviews, not legal advice.
- Labour lawMinimum wages in India — concepts employers should knowWhat minimum wage rules usually involve, how schedules differ by state, and where to verify rates. Educational overview only.Read guide
- Labour lawPayment of Gratuity Act — high-level employer checklistIntroductory notes on eligibility concepts, continuity of service, and why gratuity is often misunderstood. Not legal advice.Read guide
- PFEPF registration for employers — process-oriented overviewHow PF registration is generally described in employer workflows, and what to verify on EPFO. Independent educational content.Read guide
- PFEPF withdrawal types — educational framing (not application help)Explains common withdrawal categories in plain language. Users must follow EPFO’s current claim flows.Read guide
- PFUAN (Universal Account Number) — member identity basicsWhat UAN is used for, KYC themes, and portability concepts. Educational only.Read guide
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Latest notes
Reading a payslip: statutory deductions in Indian payroll (basics)
Our own plain-language tour of typical payslip lines — not copied from any employer template or government form.
Continue reading →A compliance calendar mindset for SMEs (non-exhaustive)
How teams think about monthly vs annual work — our editorial checklist style, not an official compliance schedule.
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