Employment & HR Law Practice

Scope of Services

Our Employment and Human Resources (HR) Law practice offers comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of workforce management, compliance, and workplace governance. We work closely with business leaders, HR professionals, and in-house counsel to design legally robust, employee-friendly, and risk-mitigated employment frameworks that align with evolving regulatory expectations and organizational culture.

1. Drafting Employment Documentation

We assist employers in drafting and vetting legally sound and operationally clear employment-related documents. This includes:

(i) Employment contracts for various categories such as permanent, probationary, fixed-term, and part-time employees.

(ii) Consultancy and freelancer agreements tailored to reduce risk of misclassification.

(iii) Development of employee handbooks, HR policies, and SOPs covering areas such as leave, conduct, grievance redressal, confidentiality, and termination.

(iv) Inclusion of legally enforceable clauses on non-compete, non-solicitation, IP ownership, and dispute resolution.

(v) Sector-specific employment documentation, particularly for startups, IT/ITES, fintech, manufacturing, and media industries.

Our drafting ensures compliance with Indian labor laws while supporting your talent retention and risk management goals.

2. Labor Law Compliance

We guide companies through the complex and evolving Indian labor law landscape to ensure full statutory compliance. Our services include:

(i) Advisory on central and state-specific laws including the Provident Fund (PF), Employees’ State Insurance (ESI), Payment of Gratuity Act, Shops and Establishments Acts, Minimum Wages Act, and Payment of Bonus Act.

(ii) Compliance under the new labor codes (on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety) as they are implemented.

(iii) Structuring and reviewing wage components (basic, allowances, bonuses) to optimize compliance and cost efficiency.

(iv) Periodic compliance audits and checklists for HR/legal teams.

(v) Support in license renewals, inspection preparedness, and responding to labor department queries.

We help mitigate regulatory and reputational risk through proactive compliance and internal tracking tools.

3. POSH & Disciplinary Proceedings

We help businesses institutionalize safe and inclusive workplaces by providing full-spectrum support on sexual harassment and employee discipline. Our offerings include:

(i) Drafting and implementation of POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policies in compliance with the POSH Act, 2013.

(ii) Assistance in constituting Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) with correct composition, training, and documentation.

(iii) Legal advisory and investigation support in sexual harassment inquiries, ensuring due process and defensibility.

(iv) Support in drafting and implementing disciplinary policies, employee code of conduct, and performance management frameworks.

(v) Handling employee misconduct, whistleblower complaints, and grievance procedures with proper documentation and procedural fairness.

We ensure that your internal actions are consistent with legal obligations and reflect progressive workplace practices.

4. Employment Dispute Handling

We represent employers in resolving employee-related disputes while balancing legal risk, confidentiality, and business continuity. Services include:

(i) Pre-dispute advisory on employee terminations, severance packages, and contract exits.

(ii) Representing companies in conciliation, labor court, and tribunal proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Act and other employment statutes.

(iii) Strategic negotiation and settlement of disputes related to unlawful termination, wage claims, harassment, or union conflicts.

(iv) Drafting and enforcement of exit documentation, including waivers and non-disparagement clauses.

(v) Managing high-sensitivity cases involving senior leadership or public exposure.

We help clients avoid litigation wherever possible and defend their interests when it arises.

5. Remote Work & Global Hiring Compliance

In today’s hybrid and remote-first work environments, we help businesses manage the legal challenges of distributed and cross-border teams. Services include:

(i) Structuring of remote work policies, outlining entitlements, confidentiality, and IP ownership.

(ii) Advising on PE (Permanent Establishment) risk and employment law implications for foreign employers hiring in India.

(iii) Compliance for freelance platforms, EOR (Employer of Record) models, and gig economy hiring structures.

(iv) Drafting cross-border contractor agreements and advising on tax withholding, benefits, and reporting obligations.

(v) Navigating data protection, IT security, and remote employee monitoring policies.

We ensure that global hiring is compliant, efficient, and aligned with international employment best practices.