Key Indian Labour Laws
Gain a clear understanding of central and state labour laws. Know how they apply to different businesses and industries. Learn about the Industrial Disputes Act, Shops & Establishment Acts, and Factories Act. Differentiate between workman and employee definitions. Get case study-based insights into employer liabilities. Learn common employer violations and legal consequences. Stay updated with 2020 labour codes. A must-know for in-house and advisory lawyers.
Understand how labour laws interact with company policies and employment contracts. Build confidence in advising startups, corporates, and HR teams.
Drafting Employment Agreements
Learn to prepare compliant offer letters, appointment letters, and probation contracts. Know how to include necessary clauses for leave, notice period, non-compete, and termination. Avoid vague wording that leads to disputes. Draft with gender neutrality and data protection in mind. Include internal policy references within agreements. Practice creating contracts for full-time, interns, consultants, and remote workers. Improve employer protection while balancing fairness. Vital skill for corporate law firms and startups.
Gain practical exposure to handling clause negotiation with HR heads and legal teams. Understand how to future-proof agreements for regulatory updates and digital workplaces.
Compliance Records & Audits
Learn what documents are mandatory under law — registers, returns, wage slips, and muster rolls. Get hands-on experience with sample formats. Understand how audits are conducted and how to respond. Prepare compliance reports and inspection files. Know what documents to produce during surprise visits. Identify common areas of non-compliance. Prepares you for HR compliance audits. Extremely valuable for HR-legal liaison work.
Gain clarity on record maintenance timelines, retention policies, and penalties. Learn to implement preventive compliance strategies for different business sectors.
Workplace Policy Frameworks
Understand how to draft compliant workplace policies — POSH, leave, conduct, grievance redressal, and more. Learn how to align policies with labour laws and organizational needs. Create policy handbooks and employee codes of conduct. Simulate internal committee processes for harassment cases. Know documentation required under the Sexual Harassment Act. Make your policies audit-ready. Learn to present them during employee onboarding. Essential for HR law specialists and in-house counsel.
Gain skills to regularly review and update policies in line with legal changes. Learn to build a policy culture that reduces disputes and strengthens workplace accountability.
Managing Employee Exits
Learn how to handle employee resignation, dismissal, layoff, and retrenchment legally. Draft exit letters, clearance forms, and relieving documents. Know how to calculate and legally pay F&F settlements. Avoid wrongful termination claims with proper documentation. Align actions with contract terms and labour law. Understand exit interview protocols and notice enforcement. Ensure all employer liabilities are closed. Skill crucial for firms advising on employment law.
Get trained in drafting settlement agreements and waiver clauses to avoid future claims. Understand the legal distinction between termination for cause and voluntary separation.
