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Many organizations are still operating with outdated compliance assumptions — exposing themselves to: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

Enroll Now Here : https://u.payu.in/PAYUMN/3JH8XdxHm3WX

15 May 2026 | 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

Live Online Interactive Workshop