The firm’s labour law practice involves comprehensive representation of both employers and employees across a wide range of industrial and employment-related disputes. Labour jurisprudence in India draws from a substantial body of legislation governing conditions of service, wages, industrial relations, and employment termination, and the firm’s practice reflects a thorough familiarity with this framework.
Scope of Practice
Wrongful Termination and Retrenchment: The firm represents workmen and employers in disputes relating to termination of employment, retrenchment, lay-off, and closure, including challenges to such actions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Industrial Disputes: The firm handles matters referred to conciliation and adjudication before Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals, including disputes relating to wages, bonuses, service conditions, and recognition of trade unions.
Wages and Payment Disputes: The firm advises on compliance with wage legislation and represents clients in disputes under the Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Payment of Gratuity Act.
Workplace Policies and Standing Orders: The firm advises employers on the drafting of employment contracts, standing orders, and internal workplace policies in conformity with applicable law.
Contract Labour and Outsourcing: The firm advises on compliance with the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, and related statutes governing the engagement of contract workmen.