Key Labour Law Enactments

The legal landscape is governed by several key acts, including the transformative new Labour Codes:

Typical Labour Dispute Resolution Process

While steps vary, many disputes follow a structured path to resolution.

Employer-Employee Disputes

Protecting Your Contractual Rights

The relationship between an employer and an employee is defined by the employment contract and statutory law. Disputes can arise at any stage, from hiring to separation. We provide expert advice and representation to protect your interests.

Our Expertise in Employee Disputes

We represent both employers and employees in a wide range of issues:

• Hiring & Contract Workers: Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and policies for contract workers.
• Wrongful Termination: Challenging or defending terminations that violate contractual terms or statutory law.
• Violations of NDA & Non-Compete: Enforcing or challenging Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and non-compete clauses.
• Recovery of Arrears: Filing and defending cases for recovery of unpaid salary, bonuses, benefits, or other dues.
• Disciplinary Actions: Advising on and representing clients in matters of internal disciplinary proceedings.

POSH & Workplace Conduct

Creating a Safe and Compliant Workplace

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is a mandatory law that requires every employer to provide a safe and secure work environment for women.

Wages & Social Security

Securing Your Statutory Dues & Benefits

Employees are entitled to several statutory benefits that provide social and financial security. We assist both employers and employees in navigating these complex laws and resolving disputes.

Key Areas of Practice

We provide comprehensive services for all major social security and wage laws:

We also handle disputes related to unpaid wages, minimum wage violations, and bonus payments under the new Code on Wages.

Industrial Relations

Managing Collective Labour Dynamics

Industrial Relations (IR) refers to the collective relationship between management, employees, and their representative unions. This area is critical for maintaining industrial peace and productivity.

Our Services in Industrial Relations

We provide high-level strategic advice and representation for employers on:

• Trade Union Negotiations: Strategizing and negotiating with trade unions on collective bargaining agreements.
• Industrial Disputes: Handling all forms of industrial disputes, including strikes, lockouts, and gheraos.
• Conciliation & Adjudication: Representing management in proceedings before conciliation officers and industrial tribunals.
• Workforce Restructuring: Advising on the legal aspects of downsizing, layoffs, and retrenchment.
• Compliance (Industrial Relations Code): Ensuring your company's IR practices are compliant with the new code.

Compliance, Audits & HR Support

Proactive Legal Services for Employers

The best way to handle a legal dispute is to prevent it. Our compliance and HR support services are designed to help employers identify risks, ensure they are fully compliant with all labour laws, and build a strong foundation for human resources.

Our Proactive Services

We partner with your HR and management teams to provide:

• Labour Law Auditing & Compliance: A comprehensive audit of your records, registers, policies, and practices to identify and rectify any non-compliance.
• Safety and Standards (OSH Code): Advising on your legal obligations for workplace safety, health, and working conditions under the OSH Code.
• Human Resource Support: Drafting and vetting all critical HR documents, including employee handbooks, HR policies, employment contracts, and offer letters.
• Contractor Compliance: Ensuring your agreements and practices with contract labour are legally sound to avoid co-employment risks.

Labour Litigation

Robust Representation in Court

When conciliation fails and disputes escalate, you need an experienced litigator. We represent both employers and employees in all "Labour Cases" before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

Our Litigation Services

We provide end-to-end representation in:

• Labour Courts & Industrial Tribunals: Handling cases of wrongful termination, wage disputes, and other industrial disputes.
• Appellate Courts (High Court & Supreme Court): Filing and defending Appeals, Revisions, and Writ Petitions challenging the orders of lower courts or tribunals.
• PF & ESI Authorities: Representing clients in proceedings before the Provident Fund and ESI commissioners and appellate tribunals.

Our approach is to build a robust case based on meticulous evidence and strong legal arguments to protect your interests at every stage of the litigation.