From our experience, we have learnt that by and large companies have an ongoing need for advice, representation and in-depth knowledge of employment and termination matters. There has been confusion among employers on whether the contract of employment as per the Indian Contract Act will apply or the Industrial Dispute Act applies. Employees on the other hand need advice in case of non-payment of dues and wrong-full termination of employment. We have also learnt that majority of the employees do now know their rights as employees. Therefore the assessment and management of risk arising from the employment relationship becomes more critical both for an employee as well as an employer.
Our employment law team advises on laws applicable to employees and workmen of an organization.
We provide advice on the following legislations:
1 Employees State Insurance Act, 1948;
2 The Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Act, 1952;
3 The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965;
4 The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972;
5 The Shops & Establishments Act, 1948;
6 The Minimum Wages Act, 1948;
7 The Contract Labour Act, 1970;
8 The Employees Compensation Act, 1923;
9 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936;
10 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961;
11 The Factories Act, 1948;
12 The Weekly Holidays Act, 1942;
13 The Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act, 1946;
14 Apprentices Act, 1961.