Higher EPF, changing tax breaks, and unclear timelines — this appraisal season is anything but routine. Here’s how to read the fine print before you sign.
For salaried employees heading into appraisal discussions this year, the key questions at the centre of performance and compensation review are: how will the new labour codes 2025 impact their take-home salaries? Will employers incorporate the newly enhanced tax-exempt allowances, such as children’s education expenses and hostel fees, into cost-to company (CTC) packages now?