The relationship between an employer and employee runs from the first offer letter to the last day of work, and almost every stage along the way can raise legal questions around employment obligations, workplace policies, compensation, performance, and termination.
Every employment relationship creates legal rights and obligations for both employer and employee — from the first offer letter to workplace policies, compensation, discipline, and eventually, exit. PROFESH advises employers on building compliant workplaces and managing exits, and advises employees facing termination, harassment, or an unfair workplace decision.
What this covers:
Employment Documentation
Employment agreements, offer letters, and fixed-term arrangements · confidentiality and IP provisions · employee handbooks and workplace policies · restrictive covenants
Workplace Compliance
Labour law and Shops and Establishments compliance · wage, working-hour, and leave requirements · statutory registrations and contractor-related compliance
POSH & Workplace Harassment
POSH policy and Internal Committee setup · complaint handling and internal inquiries · investigation support and post-inquiry considerations
Disciplinary Action & Investigations
Show-cause notices and domestic enquiries · workplace investigations into misconduct, fraud, or policy violations · suspension and misconduct proceedings
Termination & Exit
Resignation, termination, and redundancy · full-and-final settlement and release agreements · post-employment obligations and return of company property
Governing framework:
Industrial Disputes Act 1947, the new Labour Codes (Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, Occupational Safety), Shops and Establishments Acts (state-specific), POSH Act 2013
Employment Disputes:
We advise and represent both employers and employees in wrongful termination claims, salary and benefit disputes, workplace harassment disputes, and matters before labour courts and industrial tribunals — and advise on settlement where that resolves things faster than prolonged litigation.
Employer Advisory — Common Questions:
Can this employee be terminated, and what process should be followed? How should a misconduct allegation be investigated? What should an employment contract or a new workplace policy contain? What are the legal implications of restructuring the workforce? We help employers make these decisions with a clear view of the legal framework before acting, not after.
When should you speak to a Labour Lawyer?
You may need one when you are: hiring and drafting employment agreements · setting up a POSH Internal Committee · conducting a workplace investigation · planning a termination or restructuring · facing a labour inspection or an employee grievance · responding to an employment claim, as either employer or employee.
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Related Solution:
Drafting an employment agreement or facing a workplace dispute? See our Handle a Contract solution →
Related Expertise:
Labour matters often overlap with Corporate & Commercial Law (employment agreements as part of broader documentation), Intellectual Property Law (ownership of employee-created IP), Criminal Law (where a workplace complaint involves fraud or breach of trust), and Tax Law (statutory considerations around remuneration).
A workplace decision can have consequences long after it’s made. We help you understand them before you act.
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