HR Law includes several central (federal) and state specific employment statutes, administrative regulations as well as judicial decisions. In the Indian context, 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 HR Laws as ignorance of law cannot be an excuse.
Services Offered include:
1. 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 and employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, IP assignment agreements, non-compete and non-solicit agreements, training bonds, consultancy agreements, secondment and deputation agreements, severance and releaseagreements,etc.
Over the years, we have successfully incorporated industry best practices and customised to the requirements of our clients.
2. Company Policies & Employee Handbooks
Organizations often have a written code of conduct and policies, including those contained in the Employee Handbook. The handbook serves to communicate to its employees the organisation’s mission statement, values and practices, as also supports the employment contract by setting out procedures, rules and regulations for the employees within the organisation in its daily operations including dealing with clients/customers. We specialize in drafting customized Employee Handbooks to suit the requirements of the clients. The handbook is structured to incorporate precise detailed clauses on standard employment practices including in relation to vacation / leave policies, prohibition of harassment, employment benefits, discipline and grievance, separation, confidential information, intellectual property rights, etc
3. Labour Law Advisory
Our advisory advice extends to the applicability of various HR Laws in India, both Central and State, including the Industrial Disputes Act, the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, Trade Unions Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Contract Labour Regulations, the state-specific Shops & Establishments enactments, etc. to name a few. We also advise our clients on applicability of HR Laws, the obligations and compliances thereunder, and the consequences of non-compliance, issues related to provident fund 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, etc.
4. Employment Litigation
While a few years back employment litigation was not very prevalent, the scenario is undergoing rapid change. We have represented several clients in employment litigation cases. Our service includes advising clients on the litigation strategy, drafting and issuing legal notices, responding to legal notices, drafting claim documents and to pursue litigation in the appropriate court.