Practice Area

Employment Law

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Overview

Employment relationships in India are governed by a complex and evolving legislative framework — the Industrial Disputes Act, the Contract Labour Act, the Payment of Wages Act, the Shops and Establishments Acts, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, and the recently enacted labour codes — each with its own compliance requirements and enforcement mechanisms. Managing employment disputes, structuring executive exits, and maintaining a litigation-ready HR framework require consistent legal attention. Corpus Lawyers advises employers on employment law compliance, dispute management, and workforce-related transactions.

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Employment Contracts and Executive Agreements

Drafting of employment agreements, executive service agreements, fixed-term contracts, and consultant agreements — covering compensation, confidentiality, IP assignment, non-compete and non-solicitation obligations, and termination provisions structured to be enforceable under Indian law.

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Termination Advisory and Exit Management

Advisory on termination of employment — covering grounds for termination, applicable standing orders, retrenchment procedures under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, ESIC and PF settlement, and documentation required to manage risk of labour court proceedings after exit.

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Sexual Harassment — POSH Compliance

Advisory on compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, including constitution of Internal Committees, drafting of POSH policies, training programmes, and representation of employers in POSH proceedings.

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Labour Law Compliance Advisory

Compliance advisory across applicable labour statutes — Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Employees Provident Funds Act, and state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts — with a focus on audit-readiness and managing inspector visits.

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Employment Disputes — Labour Courts and High Courts

Representation of employers in employment disputes before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and High Courts, including defence of reinstatement claims, wrongful termination claims, and disputes relating to service conditions.

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Workforce Restructuring

Legal advisory on workforce restructuring, retrenchment, voluntary retirement schemes, and business transfers — covering compliance with applicable labour statutes, managing employee representatives and unions, and documentation of restructuring arrangements.