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Board HR focuses on Indian labor law and human resource compliance, particularly analyzing statutory definitions and calculations related to wages and social security benefits under recent labor codes such as the Code on Wages, 2019 and the Code on Social Security, 2020. The blog covers topics including the classification of salary components like Special Allowance and House Rent Allowance for statutory purposes, the application of anti-avoidance rules like the 50% rule, valuation of remuneration in kind under the 15% rule, and practical implications for payroll and compliance. It also addresses upcoming changes and workshops related to new labor codes, providing guidance for HR, legal, and payroll professionals on compliance and wage structuring.

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I. Introduction
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