Indian labour laws change monthly. One non compliance can trigger inspections and penalties.

From EPF and ESI to PT, LWF, TDS, maternity and POSH – OpticompBharat’s AI + human experts keep every filing, register and benefit up-to-date so you never fear an inspection again.

Calculate your compliance risk.

Tell us how many employees you have. We’ll show you what a few months of non-compliance could cost in dues, penalties, interest and legal exposure.

50
11,000+

We’ve assumed a typical SME salary.

What you should already have paid

Unpaid PF, ESI, PT & TDS

₹0

Estimated based on your inputs and standard contribution rates.

3 months of your total payroll liability

What authorities can add on top

Penalties & interest

₹0
  • EPF & ESI delays attract 12% interest and up to 25% damages.
  • State PT laws add 10% penalty plus monthly interest.

What can happen after one inspection

Legal & Operational Risk

  • Inspection and show-cause notices
  • Bank account attachment for large arrears
  • Criminal prosecution in serious defaults
  • Employee claims for underpaid benefits

When we run your compliance

Risk from missed filings: Near-zero

Safe Status
  • AI tracks every law and rate change
  • Human experts validate complex edge cases
  • Automated filings, challans, and registers

Stop guessing your risk.

Start eliminating it before the next inspection.

*Disclaimer: These numbers are illustrative estimates based on typical contribution, interest, and penalty rates for EPF, ESI, and Professional Tax. Actual liability depends on inspections, history, and state-specific rules. OpticompBharat provides automation based on current statutes, but final responsibility remains with the employer. Always consult your advisor.

The Indian Labour Law Maze

A web of 40+ laws, all pulling on each other.

EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, Wages, Bonus, Maternity, POSH, CLRA... one change in wages or headcount ripples through this entire web. One missed filing can trigger inspections, penalties, and criminal exposure.

EPF

Delayed PF can draw 12% interest, damages up to 25% and prosecution.

ESIC

Missing ESI filings blocks employee medical claims and attracts heavy damages.

Prof. Tax

10% penalty plus monthly interest on unpaid state-wise tax.

LWF

Missed half-yearly state welfare fund deductions cause audit failures.

TDS

Late TDS returns can cost ₹200/day plus interest and penalties.

Bonus

Underpaying statutory bonus triggers immediate union & labour court issues.

Gratuity

Miscalculating 5-year tenure leads to legal disputes on full & final exit.

Maternity

Denying 26-week benefits or crèche facilities violates federal law.

POSH

No IC committee or skipped annual returns leads to instant ₹50k fine.

CLRA

Principal employer held liable for contractor's unpaid wages and PF.

We monitor central and state labour statutes, tax rules, and daily notifications.
The more employees you add, the more of this web becomes mandatory. Use the calculator above to see what’s at stake for your headcount.

The Statutory Compliance
Firewall.

We replace manual spreadsheets with an automated engine that computes, files, and tracks every statutory obligation under Indian law.

EPF & ESIC

Automate contributions, ECRs and challans so PF/ESI never slip through the cracks.

Avoid 12% interest, up to 25% damages, and prosecution for repeated defaults.

Professional Tax

Handle state-wise PT slabs, challans and returns before penalties add up.

Avoid 10% penalty, monthly interest and flat late-filing fines.

TDS on Salaries

Compute TDS under old/new regimes and feed accurate data into returns.

Prevents ₹200/day late-fee per return and interest on short-deduction.

Labour Welfare Fund

Track eligibility, deductions and half-yearly filings across states.

Prevents missing mandatory state-wise welfare contributions.

Bonus & Gratuity

Calculate statutory bonus and 5-year gratuity correctly, every time.

Avoids immediate union disputes and legal claims on full & final exit.

Maternity Benefit

Track 26-week leave and benefits while protecting the employee’s job rights.

Avoids federal law violations for denying mandatory benefits or crèche facilities.

Equal Remuneration

Audit pay parity so gaps don’t turn into legal disputes.

Ensures compliance with gender-neutral pay scales across all roles.

POSH

Run IC, trainings and documentation with a clean audit trail.

Avoids instant ₹50k fine for missing IC committees or annual returns.

Employee Compensation

Manage incidents, compensation and evidence in one place.

Ensures workplace injury coverage and claims are legally sound.

Statutory Registers

Keep all mandatory registers in inspector-ready formats.

Auto-maintain Form A, B, C, D to pass spontaneous audits.

Payroll & HR Operations,
tied directly to compliance.

Core Payroll

Accurate, compliant payroll cycles with inspector-ready payslips.

Employee Management

Single source of truth for every employee’s data and documents that stands up in audits.

F&F Settlements

No-surprise exits: full and final dues computed to the last rupee for legal safety.

Timesheets & Attendance

Attendance and overtime records that stand up in audits.

Leave

Configurable leave policies aligned tightly with labour laws.

Shifts

Complex rosters and weekly-offs visualised and legally controlled.

Advances

Transparent advances and deductions that strictly respect wage rules.

Notice Board & Audit Log

Broadcast updates and see every compliance-grade change made in the system.

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Start focusing on growth.

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SME Free Trial

For growing businesses up to 50 employees

3 Months
Platform Free
  • Full access to automatic statutory deductions (EPF, ESI, PT, TDS)
  • Auto-generated compliance registers and challans
  • Unlimited payroll cycles with audit-ready payslips

Enterprise

For large-scale, complex HR operations

Custom Quote
Tailored Solutions
  • White-glove onboarding and dedicated compliance manager
  • Advanced API access to ingest your existing HRMS outputs
  • Multi-state, multi-entity unified compliance dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Are laws and rates updated automatically?

Yes. We monitor central and state gazettes for changes in VDA, PT slabs, EPF/ESI rates, and statutory deadlines. Rules engines are updated centrally — zero patches on your end, ever.

What if we receive a labour inspector notice?

Our system maintains an inspector-ready audit trail of every calculation, challan, and filing. Resolving a notice typically means downloading the relevant registers from OpticompBharat and handing them to the officer — no scrambling through spreadsheets.

Do you handle state-specific compliance?

Yes. PT slabs, LWF contribution schedules, Shops & Establishments registration deadlines, and minimum wage VDA vary by state. OpticompBharat applies the correct rules for each state where your employees work — including multi-state companies.

Does OpticompBharat file on our behalf, or just compute?

The platform computes and generates all challan files, ECRs, and returns in the exact format required by EPFO, ESIC, and state portals. Filing itself is done by your accountant or compliance consultant using those outputs — we make their job a five-minute task instead of a three-day one.

What does the 3-month free trial include?

Full platform access for companies up to 50 employees — payroll runs, statutory deductions, compliance registers, leaves, F&F, and all modules. No feature restrictions, no credit card required. After the trial, you move to a paid plan or export your data.

How long does onboarding take?

Most companies are fully operational within one working day. You add your company profile, upload employees (CSV import supported), configure statutory settings, and run your first payroll. Our guided onboarding checklist walks you through every step.

Is employee data safe? Where is it stored?

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256) on SOC 2-certified infrastructure hosted in India. Access is restricted by role-based permissions. PAN and Aadhaar are masked at rest. We do not share or sell your data.

Do we still need a CA or labour law consultant?

OpticompBharat automates the calculation and documentation layer — the part that consumes most of a consultant's time. Your CA or legal advisor focuses on interpretation and high-stakes decisions, not on re-computing PT slabs every month. Most clients find they reduce consulting hours by 60–70%.

Can you work with our existing HRMS or payroll software?

OpticompBharat works best as an end-to-end replacement. For larger companies already on an HRMS, our Enterprise API tier ingests payroll outputs and handles the compliance layer independently — no rip-and-replace required.

What compliance areas are covered under the new Labour Codes?

OpticompBharat supports both the legacy acts and the four new Labour Codes — Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and OSH Code. You can toggle between regimes as states notify the new codes, so your compliance posture is ready for the transition.

Labour Law Knowledge Base

Every question Indian employers ask.
Answered precisely.

From EPF thresholds to penalty tables — plain answers to the compliance questions HR managers, founders, and finance heads search for daily.

3 questions in this category · 20 total answers

Answers are based on central statutes and notifications current as of April 2026. State-specific rules vary — consult your legal or tax advisor for case-specific decisions.