Core Labour & Employment Legislations We Cover
I. Foundational Labour Codes (New Labour Reforms Are Not Yet Implemented)
The Code on Wages, 2019
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
The Social Security Code, 2020
II. Existing and Legacy Labour Legislations
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
The Factories Act, 1948
The Shops and Establishments Act (Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, 1961)
The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
The Trade Unions Act, 1926
Our Comprehensive Legal Services
1. Employment Law Advisory
Drafting and vetting of employment contracts, HR policies, and handbooks.
Advisory on employment classification (permanent, contractual, consultant, trainee).
Legal guidance on non-compete, confidentiality, and intellectual property clauses.
Advice on labour law applicability and compliance mapping for multi-state operations.
2. Statutory Compliance & Audits
Labour law compliance audit and regulatory gap assessment.
Maintenance and verification of registers under various labour statutes.
Advisory and assistance in obtaining mandatory registrations and renewals:
PF & ESI Registration
Shops & Establishment License
Labour Welfare Fund, Professional Tax, Contract Labour License, etc.
Preparation and filing of periodic returns to Labour, PF, and ESI departments.
3. Industrial & Employment Disputes
Representation before:
Labour Courts
Industrial Tribunals
Conciliation Officers
Labour Commissioners
High Court of Karnataka
Handling industrial disputes, retrenchment, lay-off, dismissal, and disciplinary proceedings.
Defence in employee claims, unfair labour practices, or union disputes.
Drafting of settlement agreements, conciliation terms, and arbitration submissions.
4. HR Policy Framework & Workplace Governance
Designing legally compliant HR policy manuals, disciplinary codes, and grievance redressal systems.
Implementation of POSH policies and Internal Committee (IC) constitution.
Advisory on remote work, gig employment, and data privacy in employment.
Structuring incentive, bonus, and equity-linked compensation plans.
5. Corporate Employment Structuring
Drafting employment agreements for CXO and senior management.
Structuring outsourcing, contract labour, and vendor workforce engagements.
Legal framework for startups and IT companies under flexible employment models.
Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and employee transfers (Section 25FF of ID Act).
6. Investigations & Disciplinary Proceedings
Legal support in internal inquiries for misconduct, fraud, or harassment.
Assistance in conducting POSH investigations and disciplinary hearings.
Representation in employment termination disputes and wrongful dismissal claims.
7. Employee Benefits & Social Security
Advisory on EPF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Leave Encashment, and Insurance Schemes.
Compliance with Social Security Code and State Welfare Fund contributions.
Structuring of retirement benefits and employee welfare policies.
8. Employment Taxation & Payroll Compliance
Advisory on TDS, Professional Tax, and labour cess applicability.
Audit of payroll systems to ensure statutory deductions and benefits compliance.
Handling employee taxation issues for both domestic and expatriate staff.
9. Labour Law Litigation & Representation
Representation before:
Labour Commissioner
Industrial Tribunal
Employees’ Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal (EPFAT)
ESI Court
High Court and Supreme Court of India
Handling matters related to unfair termination, unpaid wages, contract labour, and union negotiations.
Sector-Specific Expertise
Information Technology & ITES Companies
Manufacturing & Industrial Units
Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Educational Institutions & Hospitals
Retail & Hospitality Chains
Public Sector Enterprises and Startups
Our Expertise in Karnataka Labour Law
Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1963
Karnataka Payment of Wages Rules, 1963
Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965
Karnataka Minimum Wages Notifications
Karnataka Factories Rules, 1969
We represent clients before Regional Labour Commissioner, Deputy Director of Factories, ESI & PF Offices, and Labour Inspectors across the state.
