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A completely new and revised Direct Tax Code (updated on 31-08-2010)
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The new Direct Tax Code has got the approval of the Cabinet to replace the existing Income Tax Act (IT Act). Here are listed some of the changes in tax policy that might affect the salaried class and corporates.Click here to know about previous Direct Tax Code

Maternity leave for part-time employees
legal tip

Part time working women are eligible to maternity leave or not? is the question that arises many a times. So here is the answer to this uncleared question.

Savings/Contributions & Tax Benefits (Part-II)
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With continuation to the earlier article on Savings/Contributions & Tax Benefits (Part-I). These are some of the other areas where an assessee is eligible for Tax benefits in return for Contributions/Savings made by him under various heads.

How reference checks can help select the right candidature?
job references

References provide valuable information about how an individual will perform in different situations. And can serve as an important part of the selection process.

August 2010 - Legal Compliance

An employee cannot be demoted to a post lower than what he/she was actually appointed on
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An employee cannot be demoted to a post lower than the one to which he/she was appointed. But he can be paid lowest wages applicable to the post.

Temporary employees covered under Employees’ Provident Fund Act
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Many a times question arises before employers whether temporary employees should be covered under Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. To which judgement was passes that since the Act covers casual employees, temporary should be considered too.

Investments & Means to Save Tax- ( Part II )
TaxandSveMoney

Continuing from the last edition in Part I on the various areas of investments and tax savings and now we will go ahead with the other options that are available to an individual to facilitate savings, growth & tax-benefits.

Investments & Means to Save Tax- ( Part I )
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Check out to know more about investments and how to plan out your tax saving. And various deductions available to assesses on investments.

Probation/training period should be accounted while calculating compensation
law

Under Section 25G of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (the Act) it requires that workman should be in uninterrupted service for more than 240 days and that also includes probation period.

Do working executives get better salaries after undertaking a mid-life study programme
mid life study

Plenty of young Indians who after having taken a plunge in the corporate world have again decided to get back to studies. Lets find out whether mid-life study programme adds value to their professional life and how.