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UPDATED OCT 22, 2026👋 Welcome to Toku. Toku is your Employer of Record (EOR) in India. We employ you through the appropriate local Toku entity and manage the compliance, HR, payroll, and benefits administration connected to your employment. Your day-to-day work, goals, and role direction continue to come from the organization you support.
Your employment at a glance
| Item | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) |
| Payroll cycle | Monthly. Toku runs one payroll per month in India. |
| Standard working week | 48 hours (8 hours per day, 6 days, with one mandatory rest day) |
| Probation period | 6 months (per Toku's employment agreement) |
| Annual leave | About 15 days per year (1 day per 20 days worked; varies by state) |
📄 Your signed employment agreement governs your individual terms, including pay, working hours, probation, notice, and any custom arrangements. Mandatory local law also applies. If this guide and your agreement appear different, contact Toku before relying on the summary.
Pay schedule and payroll changes
You are normally paid monthly, on the last business day of the month. The standard monthly cutoff for payroll changes is generally the 10th, but the exact cutoff can vary by country and organization. Check the Toku: 2026 and 2027 Payroll Calendar and Deadlines or contact Toku before relying on a specific date.
You will receive a payslip for each payroll cycle showing your gross pay, required deductions, and net pay. Keep your bank, tax, and personal information current in Toku, and notify us promptly if anything changes.
Your employment terms and probation
- Toku issues a compliant local appointment letter and employment agreement for every hire, covering all terms the Labour Codes require.
- Contracts can be indefinite or fixed-term; fixed-term employees must receive the same pay and benefits as comparable permanent employees, including pro-rata gratuity after 1 year.
- Probation is 6 months under Toku's employment agreement, in line with standard market practice.
Working hours and overtime
Your normal working hours are stated in your signed employment agreement and may vary by role, schedule, or applicable collective agreement. Toku does not expect routine overtime. Do not work overtime or additional hours unless your manager has approved them in advance. Any overtime or additional-hours treatment follows your signed agreement and mandatory local law.
Leave entitlements
| Leave | Entitlement | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Earned (annual) leave | 1 day per 20 days worked, about 15 days per year; varies by state | Employer |
| Sick/casual leave | Typically 7-12 days per year, varies by state | Employer (ESIC for ESI-covered employees) |
| Maternity leave | 26 weeks at full pay for the first two children; 12 weeks from the third | Employer (ESIC for ESI-covered employees) |
| Paternity leave | No statutory entitlement in the private sector, though increasingly offered by policy | Employer, where offered |
| National and festival holidays | 3 national holidays plus state-specific festival holidays | Employer |
Leave rules vary meaningfully by state, and unused earned leave can generally be carried forward subject to state caps (typically 30-45 days). Maternity leave for most professional employees is employer-funded at full pay.
ℹ️ Your employment agreement, Toku HRIS leave balance, and applicable local rules determine your exact entitlement. Contact Toku if the information shown in your account does not match your agreement or this guide.
Public holidays in 2026
India has 3 compulsory national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti) within a list of 17 central gazetted holidays for 2026. States add their own regional and festival holidays, so your actual calendar follows their state. Islamic holiday dates are approximate as they depend on moon sighting.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 26 | Republic Day |
| March 4 | Holi |
| March 21 | Id-ul-Fitr (date subject to moon sighting) |
| March 26 | Ram Navami |
| March 31 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 3 | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Buddha Purnima |
| May 27 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (date subject to moon sighting) |
| June 26 | Muharram (date subject to moon sighting) |
| August 15 | Independence Day |
| August 26 | Milad-un-Nabi (date subject to moon sighting) |
| September 4 | Janmashtami |
| October 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) |
| November 8 | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 24 | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
Statutory benefits
Statutory : Provident Fund retirement savings, the Employees' Pension Scheme, ESI health and maternity coverage for lower-wage employees, gratuity after qualifying service, and maternity benefits.
Additional Toku benefits
Toku maintains a dedicated benefits guide for India. Review Toku: India Supplemental Benefits for current coverage, eligibility, enrollment, and support information. The benefits guide is the source of truth for Toku-provided supplemental benefits in this country.
Stablecoin payroll and token grants
Where permitted by local law and enabled for your organization, Toku can support token grant administration and allow you to elect to receive a portion of your net pay in stablecoins. Availability depends on your country, your organization's program, and your individual compensation arrangements. These options are not guaranteed components of every employment package.
If stablecoin payroll is available to you, see Toku: Stablecoin Payroll Set Up. For token grant questions, use the Toku: Contact our Team for Support! to reach the Token Grant Administration team.
Annual tax documents
Your annual salary TDS certificate is Form 130 for tax year 2026 - 27 onward under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Form 16 remains the relevant certificate for earlier years, including financial year 2025 - 26. Where tax has been deducted, expect the applicable certificate in Documents by 15 June following the year ending 31 March, subject to any official extension. Leaving during the year does not normally bring this annual deadline forward. Income Tax Department: Form 130 and deadline, form transition guide.
If a required form is missing or incorrect, email [email protected]. The dates above describe employer-issued documents, not your personal filing deadline.
Leaving Toku: resigning
Give Toku formal notice. As your legal employer, Toku must receive your resignation letter. Upload it to your Documents section or email [email protected], and notify your manager. Include your intended last day and follow the notice period in your signed agreement and any mandatory local formalities.
Your offboarding documents. Toku sends formal offboarding/termination documentation through DocuSign and uploads it to Documents. This explains the applicable leaving arrangements and final-pay details. We do not routinely send a separate personalized general offboarding email. Required local certificates or payroll documents may arrive separately from Toku, our local payroll provider or the relevant authority. Contact us if anything is unclear.
India documents: Keep your final payslip, formal offboarding document and annual salary TDS certificate. If you need a service or relieving certificate, request it from Toku so we can arrange the document applicable to your employment and local requirements. Your Provident Fund account is separate from your employer-sponsored insurance; contact the scheme administrator about transfers or any eligible claim.
Benefits after leaving. Benefits are administered outside Toku. Check provider emails and your provider's app or portal for coverage updates. Ask the carrier/provider directly for the exact end date, dependent-coverage impact, claim deadlines and any available continuation or individual-cover options. Do not assume every provider sends a separate cancellation email or that all benefits end on the same day. Retirement savings and statutory insurance records are handled separately from cancellation of employer-sponsored coverage. For your plan details, see your country benefits guide: Toku: India Supplemental Benefits.
Your Toku account stays available after you leave. You can continue to access your documents and payslips. For help updating your email address, password or 2FA, email [email protected].
How to get help
Toku is your employer and your first point of contact for employment support. For payroll, payslips, statutory deductions, or payroll tax documents, email [email protected]. For benefits support, email [email protected]. For leave, employment documents, immigration, or other employment matters, use Toku: Contact our Team for Support! to reach the right team.
Important
This guide is a general summary and does not replace your signed employment agreement, Toku policies, benefit plan documents, or applicable law. Your exact entitlements may vary based on your work location, tenure, role, collective agreement, or individual terms. Where there is a conflict, the applicable law and binding employment documents control.
Last reviewed September 2026. Source: 🇮🇳 Hiring in India.