Labour and Employment

“Protecting your workforce, safeguarding your business—our labour and employment legal services help with advisory and resolution of disputes”

The Labour and Employment law landscape in India will continue to evolve rapidly, driven by a shift toward more dynamic workforce models, technological advancements, and new regulatory frameworks. The government’s efforts to consolidate labour laws into simpler, more efficient codes are expected to have a profound impact on how businesses manage compliance, employee relations, and dispute resolution. The rise of gig and remote work, as well as increased focus on worker welfare, health, and safety, will present both new opportunities and challenges. With growing attention on workplace diversity, inclusion, and mental health, businesses will need expert guidance to navigate these complex issues while ensuring compliance with evolving labour regulations.

For law firms, this transformation will demand not only deep expertise in the updated legislative framework but also strategic foresight in advising clients on labour relations, dispute management, and navigating emerging employment trends. Our practice is poised to provide clients with the legal acumen required to adapt to these changes, mitigate risks, and help ensure that their human resource strategies are aligned with the latest legal standards and societal expectations.

Service lines
Employment Contracts and Employee Relations
  • Drafting and Review of Employment Contracts: Providing legal services related to the creation, review, and negotiation of employment contracts, including fixed-term, permanent, and freelance agreements.
  • Employment Policies and Handbooks: Drafting and advising on workplace policies and employee handbooks that comply with Indian labour laws, focusing on dispute prevention and best practices.
  • Employee Onboarding and Termination: Guiding employers through the legal process of employee recruitment, onboarding, and termination while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Wages, Benefits, and Compensation
  • Salary Structures and Compensation Plans: Offering strategic advice on designing wage structures, performance-based compensation, and benefits packages in compliance with Indian labour laws.
  • Gratuity and Provident Fund (PF) Compliance: Advising clients on obligations related to employee benefits such as gratuity, provident fund (PF), pension schemes, and other statutory benefits.
  • Bonus, Overtime, and Leave Management: Assisting businesses in structuring and complying with laws concerning annual bonuses, overtime pay, sick leave, paid time off, and other employee entitlements.
Employee Welfare and Health & Safety
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance: Offering legal advice on ensuring workplace health and safety standards are met in compliance with the Factories Act, the Employees’ Compensation Act, and other safety regulations.
  • Workplace Mental Health and Well-being: Advising businesses on policies related to mental health, stress management, and workplace wellness programs in line with employee welfare expectations and legal obligations.
  • Sexual Harassment and Workplace Safety Policies: Drafting and aiding implementation of internal policies aimed at prevention of sexual harassment, as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (PoSH), and advising on workplace safety protocols.
Termination and Restructuring
  • Redundancy and Downsizing: Advising businesses on legal aspects of workforce downsizing, restructuring, and managing redundancies while ensuring compliance with the Industrial Disputes Act and other relevant laws.
  • Dismissal, Termination, and Severance Agreements: Guiding clients on legally compliant termination practices, including the drafting of severance agreements, termination letters, and handling disputes regarding wrongful dismissal.
Gig Economy, Contract Workers, and Remote Work
  • Regulation of Gig and Freelance Work: Providing legal guidance to businesses engaging gig or contract workers, advising on their legal rights and obligations, and ensuring compliance with labour laws in this growing sector.
  • Remote Work Compliance and Policies: Advising clients on legal issues surrounding remote work arrangements, including tax considerations, employee rights, and compliance with relevant labour laws.
  • Outsourcing and Third-Party Labour: Offering guidance on the legal aspects of outsourcing, temporary staffing, and the engagement of third-party contractors, including compliance with the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act.
Workplace Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
  • Anti-Discrimination Policies: Assisting clients in implementing anti-discrimination policies and practices in hiring, promotion, and termination, with a focus on gender, race, and other forms of discrimination.
  • Equal Pay and Gender Equality Compliance: Advising on compliance with equal pay for equal work laws and providing strategic advice on achieving gender equality in the workplace.
Employee Retention and Incentives
  • Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs): Advising clients on structuring ESOPs, profit-sharing schemes, and other employee retention and incentive plans in compliance with Indian laws.
  • Performance Incentives and Retention Strategies: Providing legal guidance on the formulation of performance-based incentives, bonuses, and retention strategies to align employee goals with business objectives.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Employee Transfer
  • Employee Transfers in M&A Transactions: Providing legal advice on employee rights and obligations during mergers, acquisitions, or business transfers, including due diligence, redundancies, and employee benefits.
  • Post-Merger Labour Compliance: Ensuring compliance with labour laws post-merger or acquisition, including the integration of workforces, union negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
Labour Law Training and Awareness Programs
  • Corporate Training on Labour Laws: Conducting training programs for HR teams, management, and employees to raise awareness of labour law obligations, workplace rights, and compliance requirements.
  • Workplace Policies and Conflict Resolution Training: Offering customised training on workplace ethics, dispute resolution, and conflict management for both employers and employees.
Workplace Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in employment-related disputes, including actions for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract, before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and High Courts.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Offering services related to mediation, arbitration, and settlement of disputes in employment matters as an alternative to formal litigation.
  • Employment Mediation and Settlement: Facilitating amicable resolutions for workplace disputes, including negotiating severance agreements, settlements, and conciliatory measures.
Workplace Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
  • Anti-Discrimination Policies: Assisting clients in implementing anti-discrimination policies and practices in hiring, promotion, and termination, with a focus on gender, race, and other forms of discrimination.
  • Equal Pay and Gender Equality Compliance: Advising on compliance with equal pay for equal work laws and providing strategic advice on achieving gender equality in the workplace.
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