Employment & Labour Laws
With the labour law landscape in India undergoing myriad transitions and as more foreign companies are establishing and expanding their presence in India, the Indian government has been active in raising the bar on various matters related to labour and employment by tightening existing rules and legislations.
Our team of experienced lawyers at Mulberry Law are approached by domestic and international clients and authorities for their nuanced understanding of how employee matters can expose businesses to significant risks, and for their in-depth knowledge and experience, industry expertise and ability to provide commercially oriented and practical advice to our clients on areas and events around business sale and acquisitions, change of ownership, employee benefits including equity based incentive schemes, employment agreements and policies, workplace diversity and discrimination issues.
Our team of labour law experts possess extensive experience across various sectors including manufacturing, IT and services in providing practical and proactive advice to domestic employers on all major legal and regulatory aspects that pertain to employment and the employer-employee relationship with due consideration of confidentiality and discretion.
Whether it is drafting or reviewing employment contracts, employee handbook/company policies, termination related documentation or advice on compensation structures, applicability of employee benefits or compliance related trainings, we engage and collaborate with the client to better devise practical solutions for their particular employment law issues, within the framework of the law, and keep our clients updated and aware of those developments in the law that are relevant to their business.
Our Services Include:
Assistance to domestic and international clients with drafting and review of employment agreements, employee handbooks, HR manuals and internal and statutory policies;
Advisory and assistance on sensitive issues including workplace discrimination and harassment and investigating/advising on the redressal of grievances;
Employment law audits and due diligence to ensure and evaluate compliance with applicable employment laws and assisting with remediation;
Advisory in the course of various M&A transactions on the transfer of employees and post-transaction integration;
Advisory on equity linked benefits to employees such as ESOPs (formations and management) and sweat equity;
Identifying and advising on suitable modes of workforce engagement, including alternate forms such as contract for services and on-demand engagements;
Advisory on litigation before various fora, pertaining to wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims and compliance with employment laws.