SetuWork HR updates https://setuwork.com/updates.html Labour Code, payroll, tax and compliance changes for Indian employers. en-in The Labour Codes are in force: what changed for payroll https://setuwork.com/updates/labour-codes-in-force-what-changed-for-payroll.html https://setuwork.com/updates/labour-codes-in-force-what-changed-for-payroll.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Labour Codes Since 21 November 2025 the four Labour Codes apply. Here is what changed for wages, gratuity, overtime, leave and final settlement — and what to check. Income-tax Rules 2026: HRA 50% limit now covers eight cities https://setuwork.com/updates/income-tax-rules-2026-hra-eight-cities.html https://setuwork.com/updates/income-tax-rules-2026-hra-eight-cities.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Income Tax From tax year 2026-27, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad get the 50% HRA limit, and children's education and hostel allowance limits rise sharply. Karnataka Professional Tax: ₹300 in February, ₹2,500 a year https://setuwork.com/updates/karnataka-professional-tax-february-300.html https://setuwork.com/updates/karnataka-professional-tax-february-300.html Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Professional Tax Karnataka now deducts ₹300 Professional Tax in February instead of ₹200, taking the yearly total for salaries of ₹25,000 or more to ₹2,500.