Confused About Salary Deductions: Should They Come from Gross or Basic Pay?

Dear all,

I just received my 1st salary, but I have a small doubt. My joining date was the 5th of January 2011, so my number of working days is 27. They have deducted 4 days' salary from the gross (total) salary, but I think they should have deducted it from the Basic Salary! I might be wrong. I just want all of you to update me with the above discussion.

Regards,
Renu J.

You have joined at which level—on a contract basis, permanent basis, or daily rate basis? Once you joined on 5th Jan 2011, it means from 1st to 4th Jan you are not entitled to any salary. Hence, they made payment for 27 days in Jan 2011.

Please never calculate like this. Think big, reach maximum heights. Try to become the head in the future within the same company. Make a habit of saving a portion of your salary. Diversify your investments.

All the best.

With warm regards,

S. Bhaskar

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