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👥 Employment Law

Protecting Employers & Employees. Building Compliant Workplaces.

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Practice Overview

Our Employment Law Practice

Employment law in India is complex, layered and rapidly evolving. Our Employment Law practice advises corporates, startups, HR teams and individuals on the full spectrum of employment and labour law matters — from structuring compliant employment relationships to navigating disputes and regulatory investigations.

Why Tamvada & Associates?
  • Specialist lawyer-led practice
  • 40+ years combined experience
  • Transparent, fixed-fee billing
  • Virtual consultations available
  • NRI & cross-border expertise
  • Strict client confidentiality
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What We Handle

Scope of Our Employment Law Services

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Employment Contract Drafting

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, offer letters, consultancy agreements and independent contractor arrangements — ensuring enforceability of IP assignment, non-compete and confidentiality clauses.

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Labour Law Compliance

Advisory on the Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code and Occupational Safety Code — including applicability thresholds, registration requirements and statutory filings.

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POSH Act Compliance

Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act compliance — constituting Internal Complaints Committees, policy drafting, training programmes and representation in ICC proceedings.

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Workforce Restructuring & Retrenchment

Legal advisory on workforce restructuring, retrenchment procedures, settlement agreements, severance packages and compliance with Industrial Disputes Act provisions.

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Employment Dispute Representation

Representation before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, High Courts and the ITAT in employment disputes — including wrongful termination, discrimination and wage claims.

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HR Policy Drafting & Review

Drafting comprehensive HR policies including leave policies, code of conduct, whistleblower policies, performance management frameworks and employee handbook reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Employment Law — Questions Answered

Common questions about employment law in India. Book a consultation for specific advice.

Are non-compete clauses enforceable in India?+
Post-termination non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable in India under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, which voids agreements in restraint of trade. However, non-solicitation of clients and employees, and confidentiality obligations, can be enforced. During employment, reasonable restrictions are enforceable.
Is POSH Act applicable to startups and small companies?+
Yes. The POSH Act applies to all organisations with 10 or more employees, regardless of industry or company size. Organisations with fewer than 10 employees need not constitute an ICC but must still provide a safe workplace and can approach the Local Complaints Committee for complaints.
What is the process for terminating an employee?+
For non-workmen employees, notice period per the employment contract must be served (or payment in lieu). For workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act in companies with 100+ workmen, prior government permission is required for retrenchment. All terminations should follow natural justice principles.
What are the key changes under India's new Labour Codes?+
India has consolidated 29 central labour laws into 4 Labour Codes: Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security and Occupational Safety Code. Key changes include revised definitions, consolidated PF and ESI, increased floor wages and revised retrenchment provisions.
Can an employer monitor employee communications?+
Employers can monitor work-related communications on company systems with appropriate notice to employees through an IT/acceptable use policy. Covert monitoring without notice raises privacy concerns under the DPDP Act 2023. We advise on lawful employee monitoring frameworks.
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