Collaborate without compromising on payroll security using Zoho Payroll
Welcome to the next session of our Community Learning Series. Today we will throw some light on how Zoho Payroll lets you collaborate with your distributed workforce and stay in control of payroll operations without compromising on the security of your employees' data. As a Zoho Payroll user, your organisation will possess all the crucial information about your employees like bank account details, personal information, and salary details. Therefore, it is critical that this information stays secure.
Implementation of pandemic relief related EPF changes in Zoho Payroll
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India has announced a few financial relief measures. One of these, is the reduction in employer and employee PF contribution rate from 12% to 10%. The new rate is applicable for three months: May, June, and July. According to the existing configuration, the employer contributes 12% of the PF wages towards the employee's Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and the employee also contributes 12% of the PF wages towards the EPF. Under the new rule, the employee
A checklist to follow before you hit Pay Run
Hello folks! We're starting a Community Learning Series where we will highlight some of the best ways to use Zoho Payroll for your business. For this week, we want to share with you: A checklist to follow before you hit the Pay Run button If this is your first time processing payroll, it can be tricky. Even if you're a seasoned payroll user, some things can fall through the cracks. Especially when it’s the end of the pay cycle and there is too much to accomplish within a short time. We have come
Zoho Payroll through 2019: a retrospective
Hello, everyone, Zoho Payroll is only 10 months old, but so far it's been a dream run with all of you. As we say welcome the next decade, we would like to take a little stroll down the timeline and show you some of Zoho Payroll's highlights. Here are some of the major releases and enhancements we've made to Zoho Payroll since its launch in February . As we look forward to the new year, we are driven to introduce more and better features for you. Stay tuned for an eventful 2020 all around. Wish you
What's New in Zoho Payroll [Indian Edition]: May 2020
Hello, users, As we enter into a new month of persevering through this pandemic, we hope you are safe and sound. Despite the situation, we have been doing our best to keep improving and developing features for you even while working from home. This month, we have rolled out a major feature in Zoho Payroll: Perquisite Calculation for company-provided vehicles. Perquisite calculation for employer-owned vehicles Many companies provide vehicles for their employees’ office commutes and other official
What's New in Zoho Payroll [Indian Edition]: April 2020
Hi, users, We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this crisis. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that payrolls are processed and paid on time for all employees. We are constantly working to enhance our payroll application to make this easier. Here are the updates we've introduced for this month. Override loan repayment amount You can now skip or override your employees’ loan repayment amounts before processing payroll. To skip a loan repayment, enter 0 as the repayment amount. This option
What's New in Zoho Payroll [Indian Edition]: March 2020
Hello, users, This March, we're excited to let you know that one of the most awaited features, the Selective Payment of Employees, is now live. Learn how to make selective payments and read about all the other enhancements that we've made to Zoho Payroll this month. Pay your employees selectively Let’s consider a scenario. Nagma Balay runs an organisation with 50 employees, and payday is the 29th of every month. Out of these 50 employees, 12 of them need to be paid on the 15th of every month. With
What's New in Zoho Payroll [Indian Edition]: February 2020
Hello users, Here at Zoho Payroll, we are excited to bring you additional features this year to enhance your payroll experience. Read on to catch a glimpse of what February brought for Zoho Payroll, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Enable or disable EPS in salary details and templates An employer is required to contribute 8.33% of total PF wages towards the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). According to the EPF law, it's not mandatory for employers to contribute to the EPS, and
What's New in Zoho Payroll [Indian Edition]: December 2019
Hello, everyone, We are excited to bring you all the new features and enhancements we've rolled out in Zoho Payroll last month. Here are the major updates: Edit or opt out of post-tax recurring deductions This feature enables you to skip or change the monthly post-tax recurring deduction (such as store bills, loans, etc.) for a particular employee. To do this: Go to the Pay Runs module on the left sidebar. Create a pay run for the payout month. Select the employee for whom you want to change the
What's New this November 2019 in Zoho Payroll - Indian Edition
Hello, users, We have rolled out new features and made some enhancements to Zoho Payroll in the past two months. Read on to know them in detail. Export termination payrolls If you have processed any termination payroll, you can now export it separately in CSV or XLS format. Also, you can view the termination payroll in the Payroll History and they are posted as separate journal entries in Zoho Books. Enable or disable ESS portal for employees in bulk You can now perform bulk operations like enabling
What's new in Zoho Payroll - Indian Edition
Hi! We have been making some changes to improve your Payroll experience. Here is a glimpse of the latest updates: Simplified employee data import We've now made it easier for you to import employee data into Zoho Payroll. The updated options allow you to add employee details, including basic, payment, and statutory details of your employees, as separate files. This will make the onboarding process simple and hassle-free when editing the existing data.
Payroll Updates from the Union Budget 2019
Dear customers, With the Union Budget 2019, the Government of India has introduced few changes pertaining to payroll. These changes are designed to reward the employees for their investments in housing and electric vehicles (EV). Let’s take a look at each of them. Tax deduction for affordable home buyers Previously, an individual who has taken a home loan can claim deduction for the interest portion of the EMI up to ₹2 lakh under Section 24. Now, the Government has provided an additional deduction
ESI rate has been reduced from 6.5% to 4%
Hello customers. The Government of India has decided to reduce the rate of ESI from 6.5% to 4% in which the employee's contribution has been reduced from 1.75% to 0.75% and the employer's contribution from 4.75% to 3.25%. ESI Contribution Old ESI Rate New ESI Rate (Effective from 1 July 2019) Employer's Contribution 4.75% 3.25% Employee's Contribution 1.75% 0.75% This new rate is coming into effect from July 1, 2019. That means, from 01 July 2019, employers and employees will pay a lower ESI
What's New in Zoho Payroll Indian Edition
Hello everyone! It's been three months since we released Zoho Payroll for India and we've been constantly enhancing our product based on your valuable feedback. Read on to know about all the latest changes we've made. ESI Included as a Part of Employees' CTC Employee State Insurance (ESI) has two components - employee's contribution and employer's contribution. You can now configure ESI in such a way that the employer's contribution is included in the Cost to Company (CTC) of your employees. To
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Zoho Payroll's Year in Review 2024
As we roll into 2025, we'd like to pay tribute to all the milestones we hit in 2024! From releasing out new features that streamlined your workflows to updates that made payroll management smoother, we’ve had a prolific year—all while keeping you, our
Zoho Payroll: Product Updates | September 2024
In today's fast-paced world, every inefficiency in payroll management adds up, costing you time, accuracy, and ultimately, your peace of mind. Imagine a system where the business expense reports of employees are reimbursed along with their payroll, rehiring
Zoho Payroll's Product Updates | August 2024
At Zoho Payroll, our commitment goes beyond providing software—it’s about empowering you to focus on what truly drives your business: your people. This August, we are delighted to introduce a set of updates for our users in India and the UAE, that not
Zoho Payroll: Product Updates - July 2024
At Zoho Payroll, we’re committed to continually improving our software to meet your needs better. We strive to innovate, ensuring our payroll solutions are functional and user-friendly, providing you with an unparalleled experience. This July, we are
Zoho Payroll: Product Updates - June 2024
As June brings the mid-year mark, we're back to share the latest updates for this month with you. Our latest updates for UAE and India are designed to make your payroll processes more efficient, helping you manage your mid-year reviews and adjustments