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EMPLOYMENT LAWS

At Law & Honour, we offer comprehensive legal solutions to address the diverse challenges faced by employers and employees in India’s dynamic workplace environment.Our expertise spans the spectrum of employment law, ensuring compliance, protection, and effective dispute resolution.

Our Expertise Includes:

  1. Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and Workplace Discrimination
    • Assisting organizations in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
    • Drafting and implementing anti-discrimination and harassment policies.
    • Conducting POSH training and workshops for employees and Internal Committees (ICs).
    • Legal representation in complaints and inquiries related to workplace discrimination or harassment.
  2. Employment Contracts and Termination
    • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and confidentiality agreements.
    • Advising on lawful termination practices in compliance with the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and other labor laws.
    • Handling disputes related to wrongful termination, severance packages, and notice periods.
  3. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
    • Guiding employers on workplace safety standards under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
    • Advising on compliance with environmental regulations impacting workplace operations.
    • Addressing liabilities related to workplace injuries and occupational hazards.
  4. Immigration Laws and Compliance
    • Assisting organizations with immigration compliance for foreign employees, including obtaining work visas and employment authorizations.
    • Advising on procedures for secondment and expatriate workforce management.
    • Handling legal issues related to residency permits, visa violations, and employee deportations.
  5. Labor Law Compliance and Audits
    • Conducting compliance audits to ensure adherence to key labor laws, including:
      • Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
      • Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
      • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
    • Advising on compliance with the four labor codes:
      • Code on Wages, 2019.
      • Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
      • Social Security Code, 2020.
      • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
  6. Workplace Dispute Resolution
    • Representing clients in labor tribunals, conciliation proceedings, and courts.
    • Resolving disputes related to unpaid wages, unfair labor practices, and employee grievances.
    • Providing mediation services for employer-employee conflict resolution.

Key Indian Laws We Work With:

  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013
  • Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  • Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Immigration Laws and Foreigners Act, 1946