In today’s rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment, labour and employment law has become a strategic priority for businesses operating in India. Companies must not only comply with complex and constantly changing employment laws but also manage workplace risks, align HR strategies with commercial objectives, and respond proactively to employee expectations, labour union demands, and stakeholder scrutiny.
At KNM & Partners, our Labour & Employment Practice offers end-to-end advisory, compliance, transactional, and litigation support, tailored to meet the dynamic needs of Indian and multinational employers across diverse industries. The Firm’s multi-disciplinary team leverages its strengths in corporate advisory, taxation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance to deliver seamless legal solutions throughout the employment lifecycle.
The Firm regularly assists global corporations, Indian conglomerates, start-ups, private equity funds, and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of employment matters – ranging from employment structuring, employee stock option plans (ESOPs), and benefits taxation to handling sensitive internal investigations, employment disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions. With deep expertise in the newly consolidated Labour Codes as well as established Indian employment laws, the Firm helps businesses navigate complex workforce issues such as employment terminations, workplace restructuring, secondments, trade union negotiations, POSH compliance, and cross-border employment arrangements.
The Firm also assists in managing workforce restructuring in M&A, joint ventures, and business transfers, ensuring proper employee transitions, tax-compliant severance packages, and alignment with applicable laws. In disputes, the Firm represents clients before labour courts, industrial tribunals, appellate forums, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India, defending them against claims of wrongful termination, unfair labour practices, wage disputes, and disciplinary actions.
By combining legal precision with commercial pragmatism, the Firm empowers clients to implement HR strategies that mitigate legal risks, enhance workplace governance, and drive business sustainability. The Firm also supports companies in developing robust employment policies, conducting workforce audits, responding to regulatory inspections, and managing employment-related tax and compliance issues. The Firm’s services extend to cross-border assignments, immigration compliance, expatriate taxation, and regulatory filings, ensuring seamless mobility of employees and alignment with global employment standards.
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Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, consultancy agreements, NDAs, non-compete, and confidentiality clauses, ensuring compliance with Indian labour laws and enforceability in dispute situations. Advising on workforce rationalization, employee transfers, and HR aspects in corporate restructurings, M&As, and business transfers.
Representing employers in litigation before labour courts, industrial tribunals, and High Courts, handling disputes on wrongful termination, unfair labour practices, employee misconduct, sexual harassment complaints, and wage claims.
Advising on taxation of employee benefits including ESOPs, gratuity, severance, retrenchment compensation, and structuring employee incentive schemes to ensure tax efficiency and payroll compliance.
Assisting clients in complying with Indian labour laws, including labour codes, Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, Payment of Gratuity, Shops and Establishments Acts, and other sector-specific regulations. Conducting compliance audits and representing companies during inspections.
Drafting and reviewing HR policies, codes of conduct, POSH policies, anti-discrimination, and whistleblower mechanisms, ensuring they meet statutory requirements and international best practices.
Assisting in conducting internal investigations, POSH inquiries, and grievance redressal processes, ensuring procedural fairness and regulatory compliance.
Advising on expatriate employment, cross-border secondments, dual employment scenarios, immigration law compliance, and tax residency management, ensuring seamless global workforce management.
Supporting clients in labour inspections, trade union negotiations, and crisis management during workforce disputes or regulatory raids, including strategy, communication, and litigation support.
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