A legal business must be adhered to specific industrial standards, laws, regulations and ethical standards. Compliances became even more challenging as a variety of laws and regulations placed in different locations. Labour law and employment legislation is a complex framework in any country, representing a compliance challenge to every company. Especially compliance with respect to employees employed through Contractors and off-roll employees is getting more challenging because the Law recognizes principal employer as the one who is responsible in case the contractor fails to comply. This area has assumed significant importance from a risk management perspective considering the legal implications and reputational risks attached with non-compliance.
Below advisory may be provided in the area of Labour Law:-
- Advisory relating to proper compliances with various Labour Laws including Contract Labour compliances.
- Informing updates on amendments to Labour laws, important notifications, and supreme Court / high court judgments regularly.
- Verifications of bills submitted by Contractor with respect to employees employed through contractors / off-roll employees to evaluate adherence with terms of contract, evidences as proof of payment, billing as per agreed rates to contracts.
- Verification of payroll sheets to ensure correct calculation of salary payable and statutory deductions in line with applicable Central and State Government laws
- Due diligence has been followed for the appointment of Contractor.
- Labour Law Compliances.
- PF, ESI and Professional Tax compliances.
- Helps in getting Shops & Establishment registrations.
- Verification of challans / returns / records to ensure proper compliance.
- Preparation of HR Policy in compliance with respective state labour laws.
- Drafting/vetting of employment agreement, non disclosure agreement, Bond for trainees and junior employees.
- Drafting/vetting of offer letter before issuing to prospective employee.
- Drafting of appointment letter, relieving letter and no dues certificate.
