The New Aggregator Social Security Cess. India’s booming platform economy, powered by millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and freelance gig pr…

The New Aggregator Social Security Cess. India’s booming platform economy, powered by millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and freelance gig pr…

The Collapse of the 5-Year Threshold For decades, the continuous 5-year service milestone mandated by the legacy Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 served as a sig…

Flexibility vs. The 12-Hour Daily Cap. The 4-day workweek option introduced in the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions ( OSH ) Code has captured…

The industry practice of taking 30 to 45 days to process full and final (F&F) settlements for departing employees is now a direct violation of Indian labor…

Minimising Legal and Reputational Risk. Compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ( POSH la…

In many employment disputes, the outcome is determined not by facts but by documentation. Poorly drafted employment contracts and outdated HR policies signific…

Business restructuring, whether due to global cost pressures, automation, mergers, or market slowdown, often necessitates workforce rationalisation. However, i…

With hybrid work models becoming standard, new legal tensions are emerging. Though India does not yet have a comprehensive “ Right to Disconnect ” statute, pol…

In a competitive employment market, disputes over non-compete clauses and confidentiality obligations are rapidly increasing. Under Section 27 of the Indian Co…

Industrial relations disputes remain highly relevant, particularly in manufacturing and large establishments. Layoffs, retrenchment, closure, and strikes are g…

Non-payment or delayed deposit of Provident Fund contributions is one of the most litigated employment issues in India. The Employees' Provident Fund Orga…

Workplace safety is no longer confined to factories and construction sites. With the expansion of compliance frameworks under the Occupational Safety, Health, …

Employment contracts are frequently drafted to favour employers, especially in startups and multinational setups. Misclassification of employees as “consultant…

Despite constitutional protections, workplace discrimination based on gender, caste, disability, pregnancy, or religion persists. The principle of “equal pay f…

Workplace harassment —particularly sexual harassment- has gained increased legal scrutiny in India. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Pr…

Salary disputes remain one of the most common triggers for legal consultation. Delayed salaries, unpaid incentives, arbitrary deductions, and non-payment of ov…

In India, termination of employment is not merely a managerial decision; it is a legal act that must comply with statutory protections under the Industrial Dis…

Recent Legal Developments and Case Law Insights Trade unions remain the backbone of industrial relations in India, representing workers’ collective voice in ne…

Why India’s Labour Laws Must Evolve for the Future of Work Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming the global workforce, and India is no e…