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Workshop: Social Security Code Compliance

May 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

₹599

Online Workshop: Decoding Social Security Code 2020

Changed landscape of PF, ESI, Gratuity, Fixed-Term Employment & Gig Workforce Compliance

📅 15 May 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 PM IST | 💻 Live Online Training

The Social Security Code 2020 has redefined employer liabilities and workforce coverage. From PF & ESI recalculations to gratuity for fixed‑term employees and gig/platform worker inclusion, HR leaders and compliance managers face new risks and opportunities.

This 3‑hour intensive workshop equips you with practical strategies, ready‑to‑use templates, and hands‑on exercises to stay audit‑ready and future‑proof.

India’s Social Security Compliance Landscape Has Changed.

The implementation framework under the Social Security Code is fundamentally changing how organizations manage:

PF & ESI coverage obligations
Fixed-term employee benefits
Gratuity liabilities
Gig & platform worker obligations
Maternity benefit compliance
Workforce cost structures
Employment classification risks

Many organizations are still operating with outdated compliance assumptions — exposing themselves to:

❌ Hidden gratuity liabilities
❌ Incorrect PF wage calculations
❌ Improper fixed-term structuring
❌ Gig workforce non-compliance exposure
❌ Escalating statutory penalties
❌ Audit and litigation risks

This workshop is designed to help HR, Payroll, Compliance, IR, Finance, and Business Leaders decode the practical impact of the Social Security Code 2020 and prepare organizations for implementation readiness.

Why This Workshop Matters in 2026

The Social Security Code is not merely a legal consolidation exercise.

It introduces major structural shifts in:

Employee coverage interpretation
Wage definition impact
Employer contribution exposure
Social security inclusion for non-traditional workforce
Fixed-term employee benefit parity
Gratuity obligations from Day 1 in certain cases

Organizations that fail to proactively redesign policies, payroll structures, and workforce models may face substantial future liabilities.

This workshop focuses on practical implementation, cost impact, and operational readiness.

What You Will Learn

Module 1 — Understanding the Social Security Code Framework

Key Coverage Changes

Unified approach to social security
New employer obligations
Applicability thresholds
Expanded employee definitions
Implications for organized & platform workforce

Strategic Impact Areas

HR policies
Payroll structuring
Cost-to-company impact
Compliance governance
Vendor & contractor risk

Module 2 — PF Coverage Under New Wage Interpretation

Deep Dive Topics

✔ Understanding “Wages” under the Code
✔ Impact on PF contribution calculations
✔ Allowance restructuring risks
✔ 50% wage threshold implications
✔ High CTC structuring challenges
✔ PF liabilities during inspections & audits

Practical Coverage

Payroll restructuring scenarios
PF optimization vs compliance
Variable pay treatment
Retiral benefit implications

Module 3 — ESI Coverage & Employer Exposure

Topics Covered

✔ ESI applicability changes
✔ Wage inclusion/exclusion understanding
✔ ESI compliance in hybrid workforce models
✔ Coverage management for contractual employees
✔ Risk areas during inspections

You Will Learn

ESI wage calculation framework
Contribution exposure mapping
Documentation readiness
Compliance control practices

Module 4 — Gratuity for Fixed-Term Employees

One of the Biggest Cost Impact Areas

Under the evolving framework, fixed-term employees may become eligible for gratuity without the traditional 5-year threshold.

This Session Covers

✔ Fixed-term employment concept
✔ Gratuity eligibility rules
✔ Pro-rata gratuity calculations
✔ Workforce cost escalation analysis
✔ Contract drafting considerations
✔ Risk of incorrect employment structuring

Strategic Business Questions Answered

How much additional liability may arise?
Which industries are most exposed?
How should HR budgets adapt?
How to redesign FTE contracts?

Module 5 — Gig & Platform Worker Compliance

Emerging High-Risk Area

The Code introduces a structured social security framework for:

Aggregators
Platform businesses
Gig workforce ecosystems

Learn About

✔ Gig worker definitions
✔ Platform worker obligations
✔ Aggregator contribution concepts
✔ Workforce classification challenges
✔ Compliance readiness roadmap

Applicable For

IT & Tech companies
Staffing firms
Logistics
E-commerce
Delivery platforms
Shared workforce models

Module 6 — Enhanced Maternity & Social Protection Provisions

Points Included

✔ Social security-linked maternity concepts
✔ Women workforce protection implications
✔ Compliance responsibilities of employers
✔ Documentation and leave administration controls

Hands-On Practical Activity Lab

Live Liability Estimation Workshop

Participants will work on practical scenarios for:

✔ Gratuity Liability Estimation

Fixed-term employee calculations
Cost forecasting models
Provisioning methodology

✔ PF Liability Impact Assessment

Wage restructuring simulation
Allowance inclusion testing
Employer contribution variance analysis

This is not a theory-only session.

Participants will leave with working practical understanding.

Templates & Tools Included

Every participant will receive practical implementation resources:

✔ Social Security Compliance Matrix

Comprehensive compliance tracking framework

✔ Fixed-Term Employment Policy Template

Ready-to-customize employment framework

✔ Gratuity Liability Calculator

Practical estimation model for workforce planning

Who Should Attend

Ideal Participants

HR & People Function

HR Heads
HR Business Partners
HR Operations Teams
Total Rewards Professionals

Payroll & Compliance

Payroll Managers
Statutory Compliance Teams
Labour Law Consultants
PF/ESI Professionals

Industrial Relations & Legal

IR Managers
Factory HR Teams
Compliance Officers
Employment Law Advisors

Business & Finance

CFO Office
Finance Controllers
Costing Teams
Business Leaders managing manpower-intensive operations

Key Outcomes After the Workshop

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

✔ Interpret key Social Security Code provisions confidently
✔ Assess hidden PF & gratuity liabilities
✔ Redesign fixed-term employment structures
✔ Evaluate payroll compliance exposure
✔ Build organization-level readiness plans
✔ Improve statutory audit preparedness
✔ Understand gig workforce compliance obligations
✔ Use practical compliance templates immediately

Training Methodology

Highly Practical & Implementation-Focused

This workshop includes:

✔ Legal interpretation simplified for business application
✔ Payroll impact analysis
✔ Real-world workforce scenarios
✔ Liability estimation exercises
✔ Compliance strategy frameworks
✔ Practical templates and calculators
✔ Interactive Q&A throughout the session

Bonus Value for Participants

Additional Strategic Insights Covered

Common compliance mistakes organizations make
Inspection & audit risk indicators
Payroll restructuring red flags
Labour cost optimization without non-compliance
Future readiness under labour code implementation

This Workshop Is Especially Critical For

✅ Manufacturing Organizations
✅ IT & ITES Companies
✅ Staffing & Contracting Firms
✅ Startups & Scaleups
✅ Logistics & E-commerce Companies
✅ Labour-Intensive Industries
✅ Multi-location Employers
✅ Platform-Based Businesses

Limited Seats for Interactive Learning

To maintain workshop quality and live interaction, registrations are kept limited.

Participants are encouraged to register early.

Register Now & Prepare Your Organization for the New Social Security Era just @ 599/- only

Learn. Assess. Calculate. Implement.

Build Practical Readiness for:

✔ PF Compliance
✔ ESI Coverage
✔ Fixed-Term Employment
✔ Gratuity Liabilities
✔ Gig Workforce Obligations
✔ Social Security Governance