Labour and Employment Law

The Practice

Workplace disputes today rarely involve a single statute or issue. Complaints of workplace harassment frequently run parallel to questions of employment governance, disciplinary procedure, wage and service conditions, and regulatory compliance under India’s evolving labour framework. Outcomes in such matters are determined not by narrative framing, but by strict adherence to prescribed process, evidentiary discipline, confidentiality, and timelines- particularly in internal committee proceedings and subsequent employer action.

The firm advises employers and employees across the lifecycle of workplace disputes, from preventive policy structuring and statutory compliance to internal inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and litigation arising from alleged non-compliance. Advisory is also extended to situations involving employee misconduct beyond harassment, including breach of confidentiality, misuse of proprietary information, and post-employment competitive conduct causing loss of goodwill or business.

Our Services

•Advisory on constitution, functioning, and jurisdiction of Internal Committees

•Legal assistance in the conduct of workplace harassment inquiries, ensuring adherence to confidentiality obligations, evidentiary standards, and statutory timelines

•Advisory on inquiry findings, implementation of recommendations, and initiation of disciplinary action in accordance with applicable service rules and labour law requirements

•Compliance and advisory under the POSH Act, including reporting obligations, policy formulation, training frameworks, and risk mitigation

•Advisory on compliance with India’s labour law framework, including the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and Code on Social Security, with particular focus on disciplinary procedures, fair process, and employer obligations

•Representation in litigation and proceedings arising from non-compliance with labour laws, internal inquiry challenges, termination disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions

•Advisory and representation in matters involving employee breach of confidentiality, misuse or disclosure of proprietary business information, and unfair competitive conduct, including pursuit of injunctive relief and enforcement of contractual obligations

•Drafting and review of workplace policies, employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation arrangements, and internal governance frameworks to ensure lawful administration of employment and reduction of dispute exposure

Labour and Employment Law

The Practice

Our Services

Parv K. Garg

Aarzu Khattar