Employment Law Framework in India comprises of a complex interplay involving several central and state specific employment statutes, administrative regulations as well as judicial precedents. Indeed there are a plethora of labour laws, enacted at the central as well at the state level. Each organization is required to be familiar with the applicable employment law.
Services Offered include:
Employment Strategy and Documentation
We assist our clients in their overall strategy for recruiting and retaining employees. We assist clients in drafting and reviewing employment documentation including Offer Letters, Employment agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, IP Assignment agreements, Non-compete and Non-solicit agreements, Training bonds, Consultancy Agreements, severance and release agreements etc.
Company Policies & Employee Handbooks
Organizations should have a written code of conduct and policies duly summarised in the Employee Handbook. The Employee Handbook serves to communicate to the employees : the organisation’s mission statement, values and practices and supports the employment contract by setting out procedures, rules and regulations for the Employees within the organisation. We specialize in drafting customized Employee Handbooks to suit the requirements of our esteemed Clients. The Employee handbook is structured to incorporate precise clauses on standard employment practices including, inter alia, those in relation to vacation / leave policies, prohibition of sexual harassment, employment benefits, discipline and grievance, separation, confidential information, intellectual property rights, etc.
Labour Law Advisory
Our advisory extends to the applicability of various employment Laws in India, both Central and State, including, inter alia, the Industrial Disputes Act, the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, Trade Unions Act, Payment of Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Contract Labour Regulations, state-specific Shops & Establishments Enactments, etc. We routinely advise our clients on applicability of labour laws, the obligations / compliances thereunder (and the consequences of non-compliance), issues related to Provident Fund / Social Security contributions, payment of gratuity, payment of bonus, superannuation/retirement benefits, termination of employment, hours of work, leave/ holiday entitlement, employee health and safety regulations, discrimination and harassment issues, POSH compliance etc.
Employment Related Litigation
We routinely represent various entities in employment related litigation. Our services include advising clients on the litigation strategies, issuing legal notices, drafting documents for various Labour Authorities, contesting cases before various Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals, Appeals to various High Courts and Special Leave Petitions before the Supreme Court of India.