Employee, Labour & Industrial Relations
Fostering Harmonious Workplaces
Corpolit & Co. LLP offers comprehensive legal services in the fields of Employment & Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and related compliances, guiding employers across various sectors in India. We understand that a robust legal framework is essential for maintaining harmonious workplace environments, ensuring fair practices and mitigating the risks associated with evolving labour legislation. Our team provides proactive advisory and strategic representation, enabling businesses to foster productive and compliant workforces
Comprehensive Employment & Labour Law Services
Corpolit & Co. LLP possesses deep expertise in a wide array of employment and labour legal matters, offering tailored solutions to address the intricate nature of employer-employee relationships and industrial dynamics. Our capabilities encompass
- Employment Contracts & Policies:
- Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment agreements, appointment letters, offer letters, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete clauses and termination documentation.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive workplace policies, employee handbooks, codes of conduct and internal grievance redressal mechanisms.
- Advising on compensation structures, benefits and leave policies in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Workplace Harassment (POSH Compliance):
- Advising on and ensuring compliance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).
- Assisting in the constitution and training of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs).
- Conducting investigations into sexual harassment complaints and providing legal counsel on disciplinary actions.
- Developing and implementing POSH policies and conducting awareness programs.
- Industrial Relations & Trade Unions:
- Advising on matters related to trade unions, collective bargaining, industrial disputes, strikes, lockouts and retrenchment.
- Representing employers in conciliation proceedings and before Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (once effective), which consolidates and amends laws relating to trade unions, conditions of employment and industrial disputes.
- Assisting in drafting and negotiating settlements with trade unions and employee representatives.
- Labour Law Compliance & Advisory (New Labour Codes):
- Providing comprehensive advisory on compliance with the new Labour Codes, including the Code on Wages, 2019, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
- Advising on minimum wages, timely payment of wages, bonus, gratuity, provident fund (PF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and other social security benefits.
- Guidance on working hours, leave entitlements, factory regulations and contract labour management.
- Assisting with statutory registrations, licensing and filing of various returns under applicable labour laws.
- Workforce Restructuring & Termination:
- Advising on legal aspects of workforce restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and business transfers impacting employees.
- Providing counsel on employee termination, disciplinary proceedings, domestic inquiries and severance.
- Handling issues related to lay-offs, retrenchment and closure of establishments in compliance with legal mandates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Labour Forums
Our firm provides experienced representation in employment and labour litigation, safeguarding our clients' interests across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums. Our services include:
- Representing employers before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals and Central Government Industrial Tribunals (CGITs) in disputes related to industrial disputes, unfair labour practices and termination of services.
- Handling appeals and writ petitions before High Courts and the Supreme Court of India in challenging or defending orders passed by labour authorities and tribunals.
- Appearing before various regulatory bodies concerning compliance issues under labour legislation.
Your Trusted Partner in Workplace Governance
At Corpolit & Co. LLP, we understand that effective management of employment and labour matters is vital for a thriving business. Our integrated approach combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of human resource challenges, enabling us to provide proactive, strategic and practical solutions. We are committed to fostering compliant, ethical and productive workplaces for our clients.
