LatestCorporate Compliance 27 September 2026
Half-Wage Rule Redefines Salary, PF, and Gratuity Under India’s 2019 Code
India's 2019 Code on Wages introduced a 50 % wage rule that reshapes how salaries, provident fund contributions, and gratuity are calculated. The amendment lowers the base for PF, alters gratuity eligibility, and reduces take-home pay for many employees, prompting firms to adjust payroll structures and compliance processes.
The 50 % wage rule under the 2019 Code on Wages is changing payroll basics in India.
- Salary calculations now use half the previous wage ceiling.
- Provident Fund (PF) contributions are based on the reduced wage base, lowering employer and employee outlays.
- Gratuity eligibility thresholds shift, affecting long-term benefits.
- Overall take-home pay may dip for many workers as employers restructure compensation.
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